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Warnings grow louder as Israel continues to block aid into Gaza

The United Nations and the European Union expressed concern over an Israeli plan to expand its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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.

European Union imposes new sanctions on Iran

Restrictive measures consist of an asset freeze, a travel ban to the E.U., and a prohibition to make funds or economic resources available to those listed.

E.U. approves countermeasures against U.S. tariffs as trade war escalates

The European Union says it will launch its first countermeasures against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump next week.

Exclusive | The E.U. welcomes upcoming Iran-U.S. talks to be mediated by Oman

A European Union spokesperson tells IRNA that “any development increasing the chances of a diplomatic outcome goes into the right direction, and we would welcome it.”

E.U. offers Trump zero-tariff deal but warns of retaliation if talks fail

Von der Leyen said Europe was willing to negotiate with the U.S. in the face of unprecedented tariffs imposed by President Trump, but also warned of retaliatory measures if talks fail.

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How Trump’s tariffs will affect the U.S. economy — and America’s global dominance

Aggressive tariffs announced by the U.S. president will likely impact American families in myriad ways, and will shrink America’s global dominance.

Iran criticizes the E.U.’s failure to respond to Trump’s threat of military action

Foreign Minister Araqchi condemned Trump’s explicit threat of military action against Iran as unacceptable and in violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.

Address Israeli aggression instead of labeling Iran as a threat, Iran tells the E.U.’s Kaja Kallas

Baqaei says if the new E.U. foreign policy chief were genuinely concerned about regional stability and security, she would address issues such as Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its aggression against Lebanon and Syria

Europe signals readiness to reduce dependency on the U.S. for security

The European Union says the bloc intends to reduce its security dependency on the United States by purchasing military equipment from European nations,

EU condemns Israel, says political use of humanitarian aid is unacceptable

The European Union's foreign policy chief condemns the political use of humanitarian aid in Gaza by the Israeli regime and calls for immediate facilitation of the delivery of aid to the people of the region.

European Union hits back at Trump’s tariffs as trade war escalates

The European Union announces it will respond with its own levies as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect.

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.

EU workers protest in Brussels over support for Israel

The protesters held banners with messages calling on the EU to support peace and justice for the Palestinian people and an end to the Israeli occupation.

EU intends to ban U.S. food imports

The European Union (EU) plans to ban U.S. agricultural products as a retaliatory measure.

EU vows retaliation amid Trump’s tariff threat

The European Union warns that the bloc will decisively respond if U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose tariffs on the bloc.

Iran hopes for ‘constructive interactions’ with EU, Araghchi says

Iran, E3 agree to resume talks on lifting sanctions

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.

UNSC members call for diplomacy with Iran, talks on JCPOA

New York, IRNA – The UN Security Council (UNSC) periodic meeting to review Resolution 2231 and the Iran nuclear deal (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA) saw representatives of several countries stressing the need for diplomacy and efforts to implement the hard-fought 2015 agreement.

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.

Iranian expats urged to stay away from protest scenes in Georgian capital

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s embassy in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, has issued a statement urging Iranian expatriates to refrain from approaching protest rallies in the city.

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.

Gharibabadi urges EU to abandon irresponsible behavior toward int’l matters

Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has emphasized that the European Union (EU) should abandon its self-centered and irresponsible behavior towards issues and challenges of this continent and international matters.

Deputy FMs of EU, Iran to hold talks in Geneva

London, IRNA – Enrique Mora, the deputy secretary general of the European External Action Service (EEAS) will meet with ran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi to hold talks on a wide range of issues this week, a senior EU spokesman told IRNA.

EU spokesman hopes for resumption of nuclear talks with Iran

Tehran, IRNA—The European Union's Lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy has expressed hope that the bloc's nuclear diplomacy with Iran will soon resume.

Borrell says ICC arrest warrants binding, ‘Mideast ceasefire essential’

Tehran, IRNA – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has said that arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Israeli prime minister and his former war minister are binding, while renewing calls for a ceasefire in West Asia.

EU Troika poisition condemned by IAEA Core Group

London, IRNA - The so-called Core Group countries issued a joint statement in the IAEA Board of Governors on Thursday, condemning the resolution proposed by three European countries, the UK, France and Germany, against Iran's peaceful nuclear program, and as an example of the abuse of the decision-making process in the International Atomic Energy Agency and emphasized the need to support the continuation of an interactive approach with Iran to resolve the remaining safeguards issues.

Iranian envoy: Unilateral sanctions violate international law, harm ordinary people

London, IRNA – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva Ali Bahreini has condemned unilateral sanctions as a blatant violation of international law, and called for greater public awareness, particularly in Western countries, about the harmful impacts of such measures.

Araghchi: Contradictory behavior of EU, UK reveals their abdication of responsibility towards human rights

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed to the embargo on Iran's airlines and shipping lines without providing any documents and proofs and emphasized that the contradictory behavior of the European Union and the United Kingdom reveals their double standards and abdication of responsibility for human rights.