Zarif in Dublin to confer with European officials

Tehran, May 19, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in the Dublin, the capital city of Ireland to confer with European counterpart.

Iran FM in Madrid to start European tour

Tehran, May 13, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Madrid, Spanish capital, to begin his European tour on Thursday.

EU focusing on success of Iran nuclear talks

London, April 21, IRNA – European Union's foreign policy spokesman Peter Stano said on Wednesday that Europe was focusing on success of the nuclear talks between Iran and the 4+1.

By Mohsen Pakaein

How Europe can defend human rights? 

Tehran, April 17, IRNA - In a worthless and showy act, the European Union imposed sanctions on eight commanders and noble Iranian officials. Union leaders have imposed the sanctions because of what has been called "human rights abuses in Iran.

Iran severely criticizes Europe for violating Iranians’ rights

Tehran, April 14, IRNA – Secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights Ali Bagheri Kani on Wednesday criticized Europe for irresponsibility towards human rights and gave bitter examples of violation of Iranians’ rights in Europe.

Vienna talks, Europe must ask US to acknowledge past mistakes: Pakistani daily

Islamabad, April 6, IRNA -- Pakistani English daily says talks in Vienna will be a breakthrough for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal however the Europe instead of demanding something from Iran should ask the US to acknowledge past mistakes.

EU: Next joint JCPOA session to be held on Fri, April 2

London, April 1, IRNA – The European Union (EU) issuing a communique on Thursday announced that the next joint session of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), inclusive of Iran and G4+1 will be held on virtual space on Friday, April 2, 2021.

Pakistani daily criticizes EU Troika anti-Iran approach in IAEA

Islamabad, March 3, IRNA -- A leading Pakistani English news daily has strongly criticized Germany, France and UK over lobbying against Iran at International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors, saying that it is likely to make matters in an already restive region much worse.

Iran gas export doubles in 8 years

Tehran, Mar 2, IRNA – CEO of National Iranian Gas Company Hassan Montazer Torbati said on Tuesday that Iran’s gas export has made 100 percent growth in 8-year term of the incumbent Government with 18b cubic meters export in the current year compared with 9b cm export in 2013.

Europe-Iran Business Forum Kicks off

London, Mar 1, IRNA – The Europe-Iran Business Forum kicked off on Monday with 3,000 participants to provide a basis for trading, scientific and technological cooperation to increase Iran's non-oil exports.

Iran-Europe int’l webinar of cardiologists kicks off in Mashad

Mashad, Feb 26, IRNA – The international webinar of cardiologists for Iranian and European specialists was held by Razavi Hospital.

European companies optimistic about return to Iranian market

London, Feb 24, IRNA - Parallel with increased diplomatic moves to revive nuclear deal with Iran and possibility of termination of US unilateral sanctions many major European companies had a meeting with Iranian economic activists to survey ways for their return to Iranian market.

EU Troika criticizes Iran for revocation of voluntary Additional Protocol

London, Feb 24, IRNA - The EU Troika -- UK, France and Germany - on Tuesday criticized Iran for revocation of the voluntary Additional Protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Mohsen Pak Aein

Uncharacteristic statement

Tehran, Feb 20, IRNA - The foreign ministers of Germany, Britain and France were expected to show political maturity in their first meeting with the US secretary of state, urging the United States to make up for Trump's breach of the UN Security Council by lifting sanctions on Iran.

Russia, EU discuss JCPOA

Moscow, Feb 3, IRNA – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora discussed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as Iran nuclear deal, in a meeting in Moscow on Wednesday.

EU trying to revitalize JCPOA

London, Feb 3, IRNA - The European Union is trying to revitalize the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as well as highlight its role as a key player in resolving international disputes.

President Rouhani criticizes EU partners for lack of commitment

Tehran, Jan 27, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday criticized the EU states parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for lack of compliance to the JCPOA.

Iran exports about €500m worth of goods to 5 EU in 10 months

Tehran, Dec 26, IRNA – Iran has exported €493 million worth of goods to five European countries in 10 months prior to November 2020, which shows a 7-percent increase compared to the previous year.

Iran calls on European sides to abide by commitments

Tehran, Dec 22, IRNA – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that the European participants of Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) had better adhere to their promises under the deal so that it would be saved to serve the interests of all.  

Spokesman: Iran strongly protests at Europe's statement supporting infamous terrorist

Tehran, Dec 14, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that the German and French envoys were summoned to relay the Islamic Republic's strong protest to Europe's support for an infamous terrorist element.

Fifth round of Iran-EU high-level talks held

Tehran, Dec 9, IRNA -- The fifth round of high-level talks between Iran and the European Union co-chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi and Secretary General of the European External Action Service Helga Schmid was held online on Wednesday.

Europe's interference in implementation of law by Iran surprising: Speaker

Tehran, Dec 8, IRNA – Majlis Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf criticized the three European states for their recent statement, saying that the European Union's call for the Iranian government not to implement the law for lifting sanctions is astonishing.

Let’s give diplomacy another chance: Ambassador

Madrid, Dec 8, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador in Lisbon wrote in an article in Portugal’s DN newspaper that adventurism should be limited and diplomacy should be given another chance.

Deputy FM calls on Portugal to play more active role in Iran-Europe ties

Tehran, Dec 7, IRNA- Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi on Monday expressed the hope that Portugal would play an active role in diplomatic relations between Iran and Europe.

Contradictory approach of EU states signatories to Iran nuclear deal

Tehran, Dec 6, IRNA – France and Germany, the so-called advocates of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are recently talking about the necessity of reviewing the nuclear agreement while they ignore the fact that they've failed to comply with their commitments to JCPOA.

Zarif urges EU to stop double standards, condemn Fakhrizadeh assassination

Tehran, Nov 29, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a Twitter message in German language urged the international community particularly the European Union to stop double standards and condemn assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Europe-Iran Business Forum to be held in mid-December

Tehran, Nov 21, IRNA - The Advisor for International Affairs and Trade Agreements of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization said that Europe-Iran Business Forum on investment opportunities in Iran, aimed at attracting the European investors who want to tap Iranian markets if the US sanctions are again lifted, will be in the middle of next month (December).

Iran trade with Europe stands at $8.8b over past seven months: Customs Administration

Tehran, Nov 14, IRNA – Spokesman for Iran's Customs Administration announced on Saturday that Iranian trade with Europe stood at 8.8 billion dollars over the past seven months since the beginning of the Iranian year on March 20, 2020.

Borrell: EU trying to increase trade with Iran

Tehran, Oct 8, IRNA - High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy and Security Affairs said that EU is trying to increase trade with Iran, and the EU continues fighting to keep the nuclear agreement alive and working.

Iran is ready to connect electricity grid with Europe

Tehran, Oct 2, IRNA – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Thursday that Iran's energy infrastructure in the oil, gas and electricity sectors can be a good platform for transfer of energy to Europe.