Iran-EU Relations

Iran Says Guardian Trying to ‘Blackwash’ Its Human Rights Situation

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected the recent reports published by the Guardian newspaper, saying it is quite clear why such custom-tailored reports try to blackwash the situation of human rights in Iran, especially at this juncture.

E3 Says US Claim about Iran Sanctions Has No Legal Effect

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the UK, known as the E3, have reaffirmed their full commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 2231 in a joint statement in response to US claims of returning the UN sanctions on Iran.

Swiss Top Diplomat to Visit Iran on Monday

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Ignazio Cassis, the head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), will visit Tehran at the head of a delegation in coming days.

JCPOA Joint Commission Rules Out US Bid to Trigger Snapback: Iran

An Iranian deputy foreign minister says the parties attending a new session of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna have unanimously dismissed the US’ illegal push to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the nuclear deal, from which Washington has already withdrawn.

JCPOA Joint Commission Holds Meeting in Vienna

Iran and representatives of the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), have convened in the Austrian capital of Vienna to attend the 16th meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission.

Iran Denies Report of Partial Sanctions Removal

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed reports that part of the foreign sanctions against Iran have been lifted temporarily.

Iran, UN to Draw Up Natl. Tourism Promotion Plan with EU Funding

The Iranian Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Handicrafts will continue its cooperation with world bodies to draw up a national Iranian tourism promotion program with EU funding.

Even US Allies Tired of Its Addiction to Sanctions: Iran

The Iranian President’s Chief of Staff has lashed out at the US for resorting to the cruel and worn-out policy of sanctions against the other nations, saying even Washington’s allies have become sick and tired of its addiction to the sanctions.

Foreign Airlines Resuming Flights to Iran Proves Its Airspace Safe: Official

An official at Iran Civil Aviation Organization says the international airlines’ decision to resume and increase their Iran-bound flights in defiance of a recent warning from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) about flying above Iran is a clear sign of the Iranian airspace safety.

Iran Urges Europe Not to Be Swayed by US, Fulfill Its JCPOA Commitments

Iran has once again called on the Europeans to keep their side of the bargain under the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), on the anniversary of signing the deal.

Tehran-Beijing Cooperation to Disrupt World Order Sought by US: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the United States has misgivings over Sino-Iranian ties as the relationship can disrupt the order that the United States is seeking.

Smuggled Iranian Antiquities to Return Home from Austria

Ancient artefacts belonging to Iran have been handed over to the Iranian representative in Austria via legal formalities.

Iran Censures EU3’s Non-Compliance with JCPOA in Letter to Borrell

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent a letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to denounce the EU3’s non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement after the three European states drafted an anti-Iranian resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors, Foreign Ministry spokesperson has announced.

Iran Ready to Enhance All-Out Ties with Austria: Envoy

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s incoming ambassador to Austria has held a meeting with the European country’s president, expressing Tehran’s preparedness to promote its relations with Vienna in all fields.

US Seeking to Sow Discord between Iran, Europe: Official

A senior Iranian official has called on the European countries not to fall for Washington’s scheme to create divisions between Tehran and Europe.

Hungary ‘A Friend of Iran’ in Europe: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to promote relations with Hungary in various fields.

Iran MPs Demand Halt to Implementation of Additional Protocol

Iranian lawmakers have, in a statement, called for a halt to the implementation of the Additional Protocol considering the failure of other JCPOA parties to implement their commitments.

No Talks with US, Whatsoever: Iran Parliament Speaker

Iran’s parliament speaker says holding negotiations with the United States is absolutely forbidden.

Iran Urges Romania to Clarify Cause of Fugitive Judge’s Death

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has confirmed the reports on the death of Iranian judge Gholam-Reza Mansouri in Romania, urging Bucharest to provide an official report on the incident.

Iran-Serbia Ties Should Remain Unaffected by US Sanctions: President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for the expansion of relations with Serbia in all fields, stressing that the US’ cruel sanctions should not be allowed to ruin the bilateral ties between Tehran and Belgrade, particularly their economic interaction.

Iran Congratulates Croatia on Statehood Day

In a congratulatory message to his Croatian counterpart, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hoped for the enhancement of ties between Tehran and Zagreb.

Iran Urges Switzerland’s Active Role in Defiance of US Sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the Swiss government to play a more active role against the unlawful and inhumane sanctions that the US has imposed on Iran amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Borrell Discuss Fight against COVID-19

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union.

Iran Says Concerted Global Effort Needed to Fight Coronavirus

A senior Iranian official says the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a concerted global effort.

INSTEX Not Meeting Iran’s Needs in Fight against Corona: Official

An Iranian official says the EU’s financial mechanism to facilitate trade with Iran known as INSTEX is not meeting the country's needs to confront the Coronavirus.

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