Europe

Iran never seeks to waste time in negotiations: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Iran has never sought to waste time in talks with the United States.

Europe must bear the consequences of activating the ‘snapback’ mechanism: Araqchi

The Foreign Minister said that threatening Iran with the ‘snapback’ mechanism lacks legitimacy, emphasizing the importance of uranium enrichment as a national achievement.

Regional countries must resolve differences through dialogue: Head of Strategic Council

Kharrazi emphasized that the multipolar world order can help achieve social justice and fair development.

7 European states call for immediate end to Gaza siege

Leaders of seven European countries called for an immediate halt to the Gaza siege, an end to the Israeli regime’s military operations, the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and a return to negotiations for a ceasefire.

Misusing JCPOA ‘snapback’ mechanism will lead to consequences: Foreign minister

Araqchi reacted harshly to threats from Britain, France, and Germany to invoke the JCPOA “snapback” mechanism and reinstate U.N. sanctions against Iran.

Iran warns European troika against misusing JCPOA ‘snapback’ mechanism

Araqchi said that Iran had formally warned all JCPOA signatories that any abuse of the snapback mechanism would be met with consequences.

Araqchi: Reaching an agreement with Iran needs avoiding unrealistic and irrational positions

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that reaching an agreement with Iran requires avoiding unrealistic and irrational positions.

Europe placing itself on wrong side of history by appeasing Israel, says Iran

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei criticized Europe for appeasing Israel which is facing growing global outrage over its genocidal war in Gaza that has left almost 50, 700 Palestinians killed since early October 2023.

Pezeshkian: National unity key to rendering external pressure ineffective

President Pezeshkian reiterates that all Iranian people need to join hands and enhance unity to help thwart external threats and pressure.

Russia wants the revival of JCPOA, calls the U.S. demand for new Iran deal ‘impossible’

Sergei Lavrov says Russia is in favor of the resumption of the original Iran deal endorsed by the U.N. Security Council.

Several people injured after car rams into a crowd in German city of Mannheim

Several people are injured after a car has driven into a crowd in the German city of Mannheim.

EU ‘gravely’ concerned about Israeli offensive in north West Bank

The European Union has expressed deep concern regarding the consequences of the Israeli military operation targeting Palestinian resistance groups in the northern West Bank.

The legality and legitimacy of Europe’s threatened snapback against Iran under Resolution 2231

If Europe persists with an essentially unlawful threat to enforce the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran, it will undermine its normative influence in international law and cede moral and legal authority to those who favor coercion over cooperation.

Iran, Lufthansa in talks to resume flights: Iranian official

An Iranian aviation official says German flag carrier Lufthansa will "soon" carry out flights in Iran.

Putin: Europe ‘will stand at the master’s heel’ with Trump in power

Russian leader Vladimir Putin says European elites will "stand at the master’s heel" again with President Donald Trump in the White House.

Serbia’s prime minister resigns amid anti-corruption protests

Serbia’s Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigns in an attempt to calm political tensions following weeks of protests against the government.

Iran holding talks just with Europe for now: FM

Iran has just held talks with the three European countries not with the United States.

Iran, E3 agree to resume talks on lifting sanctions

Flights between Iran, Europe to resume

Exclusive: EU ‘continues to be in regular touch with Iran’

A European Union (EU) spokesperson tells IRNA that the body is in regular contact with Iran with regard to a 2015 deal between Tehran and major powers.

Germany changes stance on 3 Iranian islands in Persian Gulf

Tehran, IRNA- Germany has backed down from calling Iran an "occupier" of the three Iranian islands as Tehran's diplomatic moves in recent months caused some European countries to change their position on the issue.

EU calls Iran's legitimate response to IAEA resolution "extremely concerning"

London, IRNA - The European Union (EU) spokesperson has described the legitimate response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the unconstructive resolution of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against the country's peaceful nuclear program as “extremely concerning,” calling for a halt to the enrichment of uranium to 60% in Iran.

NATO must answer for growing insecurity in world: Iran FM spox

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), should be held accountable for the increasing insecurity affecting the world, including Europe.

Tehran rebukes European Parliament resolution on status of women's rights in Iran

Tehran, IRNA – Director General of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Human Rights and Women’s Affairs Department Marzieh Afkham has criticized a recent resolution by the European Parliament on the status of women in the Islamic Republic, slamming it as interventionist and completely politically charged.

E3 says ‘diplomatic dialogue’ with Iran to continue

Geneva, IRNA – Senior political directors from foreign ministries of the UK, Germany and France, known as the European troika or E3, have announced following a recent meeting with Iranian diplomats in Geneva that "diplomatic dialogue" with the Islamic Republic will continue.

All EU members must fulfill obligation to carry out arrest warrant for Netanyahu: Spokesman

Tehran, IRNA — A spokesman for the European Union reiterated that all countries within the EU must fulfill the obligation to enforce the arrest warrant against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant, media outlets have reported.

By Bahram Qassemi

Iran and Europe; a new beginning

In recent days, foreign sources, followed by official sources, have reported on a forthcoming joint meeting between Iran and three European countries at the deputy ministerial level. The news itself, without any premature judgment on its outcome, signals a new beginning, which had been gradually fading into oblivion with the end of President Rouhani’s government.

IAEA BoG's anti-Iran resolution has no legal basis: Zarif

Tehran, IRNA – The strategic deputy to the Iranian president has asserted that the new anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors is legally baseless, arguing that Europe and the United States are not in a position to make a claim against the Islamic Republic.

Iran to consider national interests in new talks with European powers: Gov’t spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian government spokeswoman has said that an upcoming meeting between deputy foreign ministers of Iran and three European states (France, Germany, and Britain) will be held considering the principles of dignity, wisdom, and expediency emphasized by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran to respond appropriately to Europe's "non-technical" step, says foreign minister

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran will respond appropriately to Europe’s recent “non-technical” actions, emphasizing the country's commitment to collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) despite the actions of European powers.