INSTEX

E3 share same stance with US on JCPOA to weaken Iran: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian parliamentary official Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran has given up hope on Europe to implement JCPOA.
2019-10-18 17:59
INSTEX has a limited scope: Finaud

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Marc Finaud, the former French Foreign Ministry spokesman, says that the INSTEX mechanism is operational but has a limited scope.
2019-10-14 18:04
Eight foreign banks join Russian transfer system

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Eight foreign banks have signed up for the Russian version of the worldwide payments system Swift, launched to bypass US sanctions, according to the Central Bank of Russia.
2019-10-05 13:48
8 more countries ready to join INSTEX: Mogherini aide

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Eight more countries have decided to join the Instex mechanism for trade with Iran, the European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini's aide said.
2019-09-30 17:52
By: Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Another American bullet at sanctions-proof Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – In wake of the air strikes on two Saudi oil facilities on September 14, the US President Donald Trump sanctioned the Iran Central Bank (CBI) and two other financial bodies, claiming that they have supported the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), its Quds Force and the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.
2019-09-25 16:36
Swedish PM voices support for INSTEX in Rouhani meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iranian President Rouhani, the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven said his country is looking for practical ways to operate the EU’s financial mechanism for Iran, INSTEX, as soon as possible.
2019-09-25 09:43
Rouhani, Merkel discuss HOPE, accelerating INSTEX

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian president and the German chancellor discussed the necessary measures for saving the 2015 nuclear deal – Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – as well as Iran's regional peace plan, 'HOPE'.
2019-09-25 08:41
2 European banks to join INSTEX

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – CEO of Iran’s Special Trade and Finance Instrument (STFI), Iranian counterpart to INSTEX, announced on Monday that a European bank has been appointed for carrying out financial transactions of INSTEX, while the second bank is to be selected, soon.
2019-09-23 18:16
European banks ready to join INSTEX: chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – A number of European banks and firms have expressed readiness to engage in Europe’s proposed financial channel, called INSTEX, which is aimed at helping Iran circumvent the US’ sanctions in its foreign trades, the new INSTEX president said on Tuesday.
2019-09-18 09:40
INSTEX chairman in Iran to meet with senior officals

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Chairman of INSTEX Michael Erhard Bock is slated to meet with the officials of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and CEO of Iran’s Special Trade and Finance Instrument (STFI) during his stay in Tehran.
2019-09-16 12:09
German diplomat appointed new INSTEX chairman

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Former German diplomat Michael Bock was appointed as the new chairman of EU trade mechanism with Iran dubbed “INSTEX”.
2019-09-06 20:20
Iran to firmly take third nuclear step if EU fails again: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iran has warned the European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal – the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – that it will not hesitate to take the third step in reducing its commitments under the agreement if they once again fail to meet its demands.
2019-09-02 10:03
By: Martin Love

Dangerous Mideast logjam first requires lubrication by US for its release

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Claims are that some of Iran’s leaders think Donald Trump could be reelected next year and therefore some kind of negotiation over a “deal” with the US may be necessary in the next year to obviate six more years of odious sanctions, which have had a marked impact on Iran’s economy.
2019-09-01 14:25
VIDEO: Zarif says ‘Iranians never negotiate under duress'

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told France24 on Friday that ‘Iranians never negotiate under duress’. Zarif touched on different issues, including the status of JCPOA, US’ bullying behavior, and free shipping, among others.
2019-08-24 09:56
Iranian, Finnish FMs discuss security in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on a three-nation tour to Nordic countries, met and held talks with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto on Monday in Helsinki.
2019-08-19 16:28
US sanctions killing Iranian cancer patients

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Washington claims that maximum pressure won’t stop the supply of medicine and other humanitarian necessities, but banking sanctions are driving up import prices, blocking supply chains, and creating deadly drug shortages.
2019-08-17 18:06
France offers no serious suggestion that can be counted on: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that France is trying to deescalate tensions around but has not yet offered any serious proposal.
2019-08-12 15:20
Designated German head of INSTEX forced to resign

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Former German diplomat Bernd Erbel who was set to take over as the new chief of INSTEX was forced to resign after he criticized Israeli regime and defended Iran missile program.
2019-08-09 11:16
INSTEX is a bucket with no water, says security comsn. chair

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The EU’s trade mechanism for Iran in its current form is like a bucket with no water and is useless to us, says chairman of the Parliament’s national security commission, stressing that Iran would take the third step in cutting JCPOA commitments much firmer than before.
2019-08-07 09:49
France not compliant with US’ policies about Iran: envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – In a Tuesday meeting with Iranian Labor Minister Mohammad Shariatmadari, France Ambassador to Iran Philippe Thiébaud said “with no doubt France will not follow the US’ policies about Iran.”
2019-08-06 18:47
15th edition of 'Mehr Vision' addresses recent tensions in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The latest edition of 'Mehr Vision' rounds up interviews, reports and opinion pieces on the recent developments in Iran, the Middle East region and the world.
2019-08-03 16:05
INSTEX new chief:

EU must take practical steps to salvage JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Former German Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran and new head of EU’s Trade Mechanism with Iran dubbed “INSTEX” Bernd Erbel said that European Union (EU) must take practical measures to save Iran’s nuclear deal known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
2019-07-31 13:29
INSTEX can’t function on US orders, stresses Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the trade mechanism ‘INSTEX’ must be regarded as a European measure and cannot be effective if it caters to US’ orders.
2019-07-31 13:24
Ex-German envoy to Iran appointed as INSTEX chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Ex-German Ambassador to Iran Bernd Erbel has been elected as the new head of the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX).
2019-07-31 12:48
Austria committed to implementing JCPOA: Ambassador

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz has said that his country, which hosted the talks that led to signing of the JCPOA, is still committed to preserving the pact.
2019-07-30 19:21
Diplomatic efforts to continue for saving JCPOA: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iranian FM spokesman Abbas Mousavi deemed the Sun. JCPOA meeting in Vienna ‘constructive’, saying diplomatic efforts will continue on all sides to save the nuclear deal.
2019-07-29 11:31
Medicine import route still closed due to US sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) –The President of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said that despite the correspondence with international organizations, the path to the arrival of specific drugs to the country remains closed.
2019-07-28 15:16
Covering Iran’s oil sales in INSTEX to increase chances of saving JCPOA: Russia

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that if the INSTEX mechanism is open to third countries and to transactions with Iranian oil, then the chances of saving the JCPOA will increase.
2019-07-28 12:53
Italy after de-escalation of tensions, envoy says

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Italian Ambassador to Tehran Giuseppe Perrone has said his country’s goal is to reduce the tensions in the Persian Gulf, calling on Tehran to return to implementing the 2015 nuclear agreement which was unilaterally ditched last year by the United States.
2019-07-27 18:33
Rouhani’s envoy to Paris:

Iran won’t allow any disturbance in shipping via Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – President Rouhani’s special envoy to France, deputy FM Araghchi, stressed that Iran, as a producer and exporter of oil, will not allow any disturbance in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
2019-07-24 09:11