Iran-France Relations

5 ATR Passenger Planes to Join Iran’s Air Fleet

Five brand new civilian aircraft manufactured by the French plane-maker ATR will join the Islamic Republic of Iran’s air fleet on August 5, 2018.

‘Innovative’ Ways May Help Iran Reap Benefits of JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged other parties to the Iran nuclear deal to find creative ways to help the Islamic Republic benefit from the JCPOA as the US is re-imposing its sanctions on Tehran.

Zarif Holds High-Level Talks with French, Russian Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday held separate talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and the French top diplomat Jean-Yves Le Drian.

France Ready to Work with Iran on Syria Peace: Macron’s Envoy

Francois Senemaud, the French president’s special envoy on Syria, has hailed Tehran’s role in restoration of peace to Syria, saying that his country is fully prepared to cooperate with Iran in political settlement of the conflict in the Arab country.

French Video-Mapping Artist Impressed by Iranians’ Lavish Hospitality

Stephane de Gerando, a French composer and multimedia artist who recently visited Iran for the very first time to put on a video-mapping performance, said he is impressed by the beauties of Iran and the nation’s hospitality.

FM Zarif Warns against Plots to Sever Iran-Europe Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says enemies are hatching plots to break up bilateral relations between Iran and European countries.

Tehran Urges Paris to Stand against US’ Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for efforts to promote cooperation with France on the regional and international issues and in countering the unilateral policies of certain countries.

Iran Censures French FM’s Comments on Its Regional Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says short-sighted political interests should not lead the French government to distort Iran’s constructive policies in the region.

Iran Says Package Proposed by EU to Save JCPOA Disappointing

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani confirmed the country has received a package prepared by Europe to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, but described it as a disappointing proposal which only contained a series of general commitments.

French, Belgian, German Envoys Summoned over Iranian Diplomat’s Arrest

Tehran has summoned the French and Belgian ambassadors as well as the German chargé d'affaires and expressed its strong protest over the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany.

Iran Summons French Ambassador over MKO Gathering

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Ministry has summoned the French ambassador to Iran to protest against the annual gathering of the anti-Iran MKO terrorist cult.

Iran Government Urged to Summon French Ambassador over MKO Gathering

A senior Iranian lawmaker has called on the Iranian Foreign Ministry to summon French Ambassador to Tehran in protest against the French government’s decision to allow an anti-Iran terror group to hold its annual gathering in Paris.

“Iranians Arrested in Belgium Members of MKO Terrorist Cult”

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent reports on the role of Iranian nationals in an alleged plot to bomb an MKO gathering in Paris are part of a scenario devised by the terrorist group to deal a blow to Iran-Europe relations.

Zarif Rejects Claims against Iranian Diplomat in Germany as False Flag Ploy

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the claims about an Iranian diplomat arrested over allegations of plotting a bomb attack on a meeting of the notorious anti-Iran terrorist group, the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO), in France constitute a "sinister false flag ploy."

Victims of MKO Terrorism to Send Protest Petition to UN

An Iranian human rights NGO is going to a send a petition on behalf of Iranian victims of Mojahedin Khalq Organization to international organizations including the United Nations, demanding that the terrorist outfit be brought to justice.

Iranian, European Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, has sat for talks with ambassadors of France, Britain and Italy as well as German charge d’affairs in Tehran on the tragic humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Richard Clayderman Holds First-Ever Concert in Iran

Renowned French pianist Richard Clayderman, known as the most successful pianist in the world, held his first-ever live performance in Iran on Friday.

Iran, France Hold Fresh Round of Political Talks in Tehran

The fifth round of political talks between Iran and France was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

French Firms Can’t Stay in Iran, Minister Says

France’s finance minister says Europe has to build independent financial institutions immunized from US penalties which are making business in Iran impossible for European companies.

Renault to Stay in Iran despite US Sanctions: CEO

Renault says it will stay in Iran despite the fresh sanctions that the US is planning to impose on the Islamic Republic.

It’s Not Possible to Remain in JCPOA If Iran Deprived of Benefits, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart made it clear that staying in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will be out of the question if Tehran cannot enjoy the benefits of the nuclear deal, from which the US has withdrawn.

“Iran Ready to Help Paris over Hostage Taking Incident”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country is ready to work with the French government over a hostage-taking incident which occurred in Paris on Tuesday.

Minister Vows to Prevent Plunge in Iran’s Oil Exports

Iran is investing efforts to maintain its oil production and exports at current levels following the US pull-out from the nuclear pact that is to restore US anti-Iran sanctions, the petroleum minister said.

European Car Manufactures to Remain in Iran despite US Bans

Informed sources say European carmakers like Peugeot, Citroen and Renault will continue their operation in Iran despite the upcoming re-imposition of US sanctions.

Iran, France Establish Mideast’s Largest Blood Bag Factory

In a project financed by France, Iran has established the largest blood bag manufacturing factory in the Middle East, creating at least 200 new jobs, said the Director General of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization.

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