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Zarif says Iran will not wait for Europeans in its trade relations

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Foreign minister Zarif says that Iran will not wait for the implementation of EU's non-dollar channel as it has continued its trade relations so far.

'INSTEX useful for small enterprises to trade with Iran'

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Radio France says that it is unlikely that the newly unveiled trade mechanism by EU for trade with Iran will have significant impact on Iran-Europe trade relations, adding that the channel can only be used by small companies.

EU envoy to US:

EU to make every effort to ensure Iran’s economic benefits

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The European Union ambassador to the US David O'Sullivan says Europe is determined to make every effort to continue to allow Iran to have the commercial benefits promised in the nuclear deal.

Delay in launching INSTEX due to US serious opposition: British official

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Chairman of the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the newly established trade mechanism between Iran and Europe, adding that the delay in its launch was because of the US administration's serious opposition.

Europe, intl. community to preserve JCPOA: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The EU foreign policy chief has said that Europe and the international community will preserve the Iranian nuclear deal, adding that the United States is not allowed to make decisions over Europe’s legitimate trade with Iran.

In an interview with euronews:

VP calls on EU to take practical steps for JCPOA implementation

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian First vice president Es’hagh Jahangiri has told euronews that the European countries have faced a big test in their history since the World War II with regard to Iran nuclear deal, calling on them to take practical measures to implement the deal.

FM Zarif says Iran not to change its policies under US sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US sanctions have never worked and will not change Iran'spolicy.

EU's Mogherini says promised SPV to Iran to be in place in coming weeks

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini has said that the Europeans countries are finalizing work on the promised special financial mechanism to continue trade with Iran under US sanctions.

Deputy FM Araghchi:

JCPOA participants planning to make up for US withdrawal

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi has said that the JCPOA participants are planning to compensate for the US withdrawal, adding that they are trying to design operational solutions.

US pressuring Europe to impose sanctions on Iran over its defensive missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The United States is putting immense pressures on its European allies to impose tough new sanctions on Iran after it accused the Middle Eastern country of violating a UN resolution by pursuing a defensive missile program.

Deputy FM Araghchi:

Europe working on new initiatives to save JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi says European countries have proposed new initiatives with respect to a special financial mechanism they have promised to facilitate trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions.

JCPOA in a difficult condition, says Iranian deputy foreign min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Abbas Araghchi says that Iran’s economic interests in the JCPOA have not been realized yet, warning that the deal has been put in a difficult situation.

Iranian, French diplomats hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Political Director of the French Foreign Ministry Nicolas de Riviere, who is in Tehran for a fresh round of political talks between Iran and France, held talks with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday.

Iran FM spox details UK foreign secretary’s trip to Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has detailed the yesterday’s visit to Tehran by the British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and his entourage.

Zarif: US policies face practical opposition from countries

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) –The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the US policies and decisions have faced practical opposition from other countries.

Pres. Rouhani:

Europe along with Russia, China need to finalize their proposed package

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian president has written an op-ed published by Financial Times, calling on Europe as well as China and Russia to present and implement their final proposed package of measures to compensate for Iran losses after US withdrawal from the JCPOA and re-imposition of sanctions.

EU to prepare SPV before US sanctions take effect: Diplomats

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Three European diplomats have told Reuters that a so-called Special Purpose Vehicle designed to circumvent US sanctions and continue trade with Iran will be legally in place by Nov. 4.

Collapse of JCPOA would mean failure of diplomacy: Iran dep. FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) –Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi has said that the failure of Iran nuclear deal would not only complicate the political situation in the Middle East but also it would mean failure of a successful diplomatic achievement.

Iran FM:

US needs to return to JCPOA, halt sanctions before any talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) –Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the Donald Trump administration could smoothen the way for dialogue by adhering to JCPOA and stopping its unilateral sanctions.

French lawmakers:

Iran must benefit from JCPOA economic effects

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The president of France-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group Mrs. Delphine O has hailed the financial mechanism that the EU has promised Iran as a significant step to secure Iran's interests in the JCPOA.

Iran calls on Europe to implement ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi met and talked with the Germany’s Political Directorate-General of the Federal Foreign Office Antje Leendertse in Tehran on Wednesday..

US still intends to cut Iran oil sales to zero: Brian Hook

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Washington's special envoy for Iran said Mon. that his country is still aiming to cut Iran oils sales to zero, adding that the market can cope with ongoing lack of crude.