Europe
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Iran FM: President Pezeshkian’s trip to Iraq opened new chapter in ties
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the recent trip to Iraq by President Masoud Pezeshkian has opened a new chapter in ties with the Arab country.
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FM spokesman urges EU to avoid accusing Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the European Union should avoid accusations based on false information, referring to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell's accusation against Iran on Iran's involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
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EU must correct wrong policies to develop ties with Iran: Araghchi
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Abbas Araghchi says European countries need to correct their wrong policies as a prerequisite for expanding relations with Iran.
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US, European allies reaffirm support for Israel if attacked
Tehran, IRNA – The United States and four of its European allies have issued a joint statement reiterating their support for Israel in case of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran and regional resistance groups against the Zionist regime.
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UN rapporteur: Israel committing genocide in Gaza with US, European weapons
Tehran, IRNA - The UN special rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese has said that the Zionist regime uses US and European weapons to carry out “genocide” in Gaza.
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Only a strong measure can compel Israel to obey international law: Iran
Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that the “criminal” Israeli regime could only be compelled to adhere to international regulations through pressure and a strong deterrent measure.
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Iranian, EU diplomats discuss bilateral relations
Tehran, IRNA -- Secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Abbas Araghchi has held talks with deputy secretary general of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora.
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EU imposes sanctions on extremist Zionist individuals, entities
Tehran, IRNA- The European Union has imposed sanctions on five Zionist individuals and three entities citing "serious and systematic violation of human rights" of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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Spain beats England to win Euro 2024
Tehran, IRNA- Spanish was crowned Euro 2024 winner after an exciting 2-1 victory over the English national team on Sunday night.
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EU donates €1.5 million to WFP plans to support Afghan refugees in Iran
Tehran, IRNA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said it has received a humanitarian contribution of €1.5 million from the European Union (EU) to bolster its operations in support of Afghan refugees in Iran.
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Slovenia recognizes Palestinian state
Tehran, IRNA — Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon says her country has recognized Palestine as an independent state.
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Zionist regime faces int’l condemnations over Rafah massacre
Tehran, IRNA- International reactions and condemnations keep pouring in over Sunday’s massacre of displaced Palestinians by the Zionist regime in a refugee camp in the city of Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip.
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EU urges Israel to implement ICJ order and halt Rafah offensive
London, IRNA – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has urged the Israeli regime to implement the world court’s orders over the situation in Gaza, including an order to immediately halt a military offensive in the southern city of Rafah.
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Envoys from 20 countries pay tribute to Martyr Raisi in Italy
London, IRNA – After the opening of the book of condolence to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who were martyred in a copter crash last Sunday, 65 ambassadors and political envoys from 20 world countries signed the book in Italy.
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Martyr Raisi, his entourage commemorated in UK
London, IRNA – Hundreds of lovers of the Islamic Revolution have gathered at a cultural center in London, UK, to commemorate the late President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who were martyred in a copter crash in northwest Iran.
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Hamas welcomes recognition of Palestine by 3 EU states; Israel furious
Tehran, IRNA – The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has welcomed a decision by Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the independent Palestinian state and its UN membership simultaneously on Wednesday.
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Ireland to recognize independent Palestinian state
Tehran, IRNA – Ireland is reportedly scheduled to announce the recognition of the independent Palestinian state.
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Iran ready to cooperate with Europe on Afghanistan issues: Envoy
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's special envoy to Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, has expressed Iran’s readiness to cooperate with Europe to set out a comprehensive plan of cooperation, emphasizing the interests of the Afghan nation.
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Iran FM exposes Europe’s empty human rights rhetoric
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says what is happening in Gaza is a serious test for Europe, which claims to champion human rights.
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Thousands rally in UK cities demanding ‘Freedom for Palestine’
London, IRNA – Pro-Palestinian protests have taken place in the UK, with thousands rallying in various cities to demand "Freedom for Palestine" and denounce the Zionist regime.
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4 European countries to recognize Palestinian state: Top EU diplomat
Tehran, IRNA – Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, confirmed on Friday that four European countries, including Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Malta would recognize Palestine as an independent state.
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Israel, Europe try to silence witnesses of crimes in Gaza: Palestinian surgeon
Tehran, IRNA – Ghassan Abu Sitta, a renowned Palestinian plastic and reconstructive surgeon, detailed his experience in France, saying that the Israeli regime and its European allies try to hinder witnesses’ access to international courts.
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EU should not follow Washington’s advice: Amirabdollahian
Tehran, IRNA — In a message on X social network, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian emphasized, "The EU should not follow Washington’s advice to satisfy the criminal Israeli regime."
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Europe would have been hit by drugs without Iran's efforts: Raisi
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Islamic Republic has been the front runner in the fight against drug trafficking and smuggling, so if the country had not made such relentless efforts, the entire Europe would have been hit by drug trafficking.
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‘Zionist regime, supporters responsible for perpetual insecurity in West Asia’
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that there can be no clear prospect for lasting peace in West Asia and the world as long as there is no determination to stop the Zionist regime’s crimes, adding that the regime and its supporters are responsible for the perpetuation of regional and global insecurity.
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EU blacklists three Palestinian entities
London, IRNA – The European Union, in a statement continuing to support the criminal Zionist regime and ignore the killing of the defenseless and oppressed Palestinians in Gaza, blacklisted three military wings of Hamas as well as the Islamic Jihad Movement for their participation in the Al-Aqsa storm operation.
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Iran 2nd largest exporter of pistachio to Europe
Tehran, IRNA – Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has announced that Iran exported €92 million worth of pistachios to Europe in 2023, making it the second-largest pistachio exporter to the continent.
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‘EU sanctions Islamic Jihad to support Tel Aviv”
Tehran, IRNA – Palestinian Islamic Jihad has issued a statement to condemn the European Union (EU) decision to sanction the Palestinian movement, terming such a ban as support of the Israeli regime.
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EU top diplomat Borrell slams Israeli regime for new "illegal settlements"
Tehran, IRNA – The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has criticized the Zionist regime for building more "illegal settlements" in the occupied territories.
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Iran condemns European Parliament’s resolution on human rights
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned the recent resolution passed by the European Parliament concerning the human rights situation in Iran.