Iran-EU Relations

UAE Bank Stops Offering Services to Iranian Tradesmen

A group of Iranian tradesmen say Emirates NBD, one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East in terms of assets, has stopped offering banking services to them.

EU Delegation’s Visit to Iran “Just for Show”: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the visit of a 70-member European delegation to Iran is just a show and they are seeking their political goals rather than economic ones.

EU Delegation in Tehran to Discuss Expansion of Business Ties

A 70-strong delegation of senior European officials and business leaders is in Tehran to examine capacities for further expansion of trade ties.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Philippines Saturday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit the Philippine capital of Manila on Saturday, November 11.

EU’s Mogherini, Iran’s Zarif Meet in Uzbekistan

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have held talks in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

EU to Study Opening Office in Tehran in Saturday Visit

A 70-strong European Union delegation comprising Europe’s senior officials and economic activists are due in Iran on Saturday, November 11. According to a Farsi report...

Iran’s Defensive Capabilities Not Open to Negotiation: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has once again ruled out any negotiation over the Islamic Republic’s defensive power.

Iran Most Advanced Mideast Country in Renewable Energies: Forbes

A report by Forbes says European firmsare pouringtheir money into renewable energy projects in Iran, which is the most advanced country in the region in terms of renewable energy development.

President Downplays Allegations about Iran’s Regional Presence

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hit back at claims raised about the Islamic Republic’s regional presence and defensive power, vowing that the country will continue to pursue its interests in the region.

EU’s Schmid Due in Iran for Talks on JCPOA, Energy

Helga Maria Schmid, the secretary general of the European External Action Service, plans to pay an official visit to Tehran in November to discuss a range of issues with Iranian officials.

What Should Iran Do If US Withdraws from Nuclear Deal

A political commentator has proposed a scenario to counter Washington’s possible withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Europe Only Paying Lip Service to Iran: Top Security Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says Europe has not done much to prove its support for the Islamic Republic since the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers was implemented.

‘Iran Has Plans to Counter US Possible Pullout from JCPOA’

Iranian legislators say Tehran has plans to deal with Washington’s possible withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Leader Blasts Europe for Stances on Iran’s Missiles, Regional Presence

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has welcomed the EU's support for the nuclear deal, but stressed that Europe's interference in Iran's defensive program and regional presence is not acceptable.

Iran Rules Out Europe’s Call for Talks on Missile Program

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran's Leader, says the Europeans cannot say they accept the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and at the same time call for negotiations on Iran’s missile program.

‘Trump Practicing Magic Trick on Iran Nuclear Deal’

An Iranian newspaper says the US is distracting the world’s public opinion by ‘pretending’ to be against the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1, while hatching plots with the EU to make the most profit out of Iran’s lucrative market.

EU FMs Release Statement in Support of Iran Nuclear Deal

The European Union’s foreign ministers have thrown their weight behind the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in light of US President Donald Trump’s decertification decision.

‘Iran Shouldn’t Rely on Europeans If US Withdraws from JCPOA’

An Iranian political analyst says the Islamic Republic should not trust the Europeans in case the United States quits a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

EU, Russia, China Throw Weight behind Iran Nuclear Deal

Following the US president’s Friday speech against Iran and its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, members of the P5+1 and several other world figures and organizations voiced their strong support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

‘Consolidating JCPOA to Facilitate Iran-EU Talks on Other Issues’

The Iranian president says if the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is consolidated, it can pave the way for Iran’s talks with the European Union on other issues as well.

Europe Not to Leave US Alone for Iran’s Sake: Analysts

Some Iranian analysts believe Europe will not turn away from the US for the sake of Iran if Washington withdraws from the JCPOA.

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Iran Nuclear Deal

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, in phone calls with Iran’s FM, have reiterated Europe’s commitment to the nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

German Ambassador to Tehran Poses with “Yes to JCPOA” Poster

German envoy to Iran says a number of posters bearing the phrase ‘Yes to Iran Nuclear Deal’, which are hung on the wall of German embassy in Tehran, are aimed at announcing that Berlin is doing its best not to let the deal break down.

Iranian MPs Have Mixed Feelings about Relying on EU

As Trump is reportedly going to decertify Iran nuclear deal in coming days, political and media circles in Tehran are discussing how to deal with the new US approach towards the JCPOA and Tehran’s ties with Europe in case of US withdrawal.

‘Europe Not Reliable Partner for Iran If US Withdraws from JCPOA’

An Iranian lawmaker believes that if the US decides to pull out of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran cannot rely on the Europeans as committed partners.

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