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Ghasemi slams Hunt’s remarks as meddling in Iran’s internal affairs

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi has censured the “hasty”, “meddlesome” and “untrue” remarks by UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt concerning the case of Nazanin Zaghari.

Iran envoy to UK rejects claims on secret Iran-US talks in London as fake

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the United Kingdom rejected a Kuwaiti newspaper's report of secret negotiations between diplomats of Iran and the United States in London before intra-Yemeni talks in Sweden as fake.

‘Blue Sky, Clean Air’ nominated at UK’s Watersprite filmfest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Blue Sky, Clean Earth’ directed by Mahyar Mandegar has received nomination for editing at the 9th Watersprite International Student Film Festival in UK.

UK, France, Germany envoys vow to back Iraq against anti-Iran US bans

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Ambassadors of the three major European countries met with the Iraqi prime minister in Baghdad to voice their respective countries’ support for Iraq against the effects of Washington's sanctions on Iran.

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OFcom to look into Iran’s lawsuit against London-based ‘Iran International’ TV

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Britain Hamid Baedinejad has tweeted to report that the UK's communications regulator or ‘Ofcom’ will look into Iran’s lawsuit against London-based ‘Iran International’ TV.

Iran rejects any links between UK debts and Zaghari’s case

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian FM spokesman Ghasemi rejected any links between the UK’s debts to Iran and Nazanin Zaghari’s case, saying the two issues are completely separate from one another.

‘Bitter Sea’ nominated for BIFA award

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Short film ‘Bitter Sea’ by Iranian filmmaker Fateme Ahmadi has made it into the list of five films nominated for Best British Short Film award at the 21st British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) in United Kingdom.

Iran as safe as UK, according to Travel Risk Map 2019

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iran is as safe as the UK when it comes to security, according to a new interactive map showing the risk level around the world.

Europeans working on new initiatives to keep trade with Iran: deputy FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wed. that the Europeans are working on new initiatives in relation to the previously promised SPV, adding that Iranian experts are negotiating with them in that regard.

Iran will not only survive US sanctions but it will thrive: Zarif

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Zarif said Monday that “Iran will not only survive newly re-imposed US sanctions but it will thrive.”

Iran has made necessary decisions to return to pre-JCPOA era: security official

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani has said Iran has made necessary decisions amid lack of action on the part of JCPOA signatories against the US pressures.

‘Lotus’ to vie at UK Intl. Kinofilm Festival

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Lotus’ directed by Mohammadreza Vatandoust will be screened at the 15th edition of Kinofilm International Short Film and Animation Festival in Manchester.

Zarif says doubtful about UK foreign secretary’s visit on Mon.

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the previously reported visit of UK Foreign Secretary to Tehran on Monday may not take place due to Jeremy Hunt’s busy schedule.

UK chief diplomat Jeremy Hunt to visit Iran Monday

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will arrive in Tehran on Monday to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on bilateral ties and the JCPOA.

Iran FM holds separate phone talks with British, Norwegian counterparts

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate telephone conversations with foreign ministers of the United Kingdom and Norway to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations as well as the JCPOA.

Iran embassy in London ready to help ‘Iran International’ staff

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baeidinejad expressed the embassy’s readiness to help out the Iranian staff of the UK-based Iran International who intend to end their cooperation with the TV network.

‘Bitter Sea’ selected as semi-finalist at BIFA

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Short film ‘Bitter Sea’ by Iranian filmmaker Fateme Ahmadi has made it into the semi-finalist list for Best British Short Film consideration at the 21st British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) in United Kingdom.

US has to either return to JCPOA or continue to lose credibility

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad has advised the United States to return to Iran nuclear deal and uphold the international agreement.

14th Intl. Public Relations Symposium kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The 14th International Public Relations Symposium has kicked off on Mon., gathering hundreds of public relations aficionados and executives from Iran and overseas in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Oil contract with Pergas finalized, says NIOC head

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – CEO of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said Tue. that the oil contract with London-based Pergas to develop Karanj field has been finalized.

‘Lotus’ to be screened at The Poly in UK

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Lotus’ directed by Mohammadreza Vatandoust will be screened at the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, known as The Poly, in England, United Kingdom.