Britain

Ambassador blasts UK for warning dual nationals over travel to Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom has criticized the European country for politicizing Iranian-British citizens’ travel to Iran.

Iran, UK hold consular meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran and United Kingdom conferred on bilateral consular issues on Tuesday in Tehran.

Iran senior MP calls on E3 to do more regarding JCPOA implementation

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament says that other signatories to JCPOA need to make more efforts to fulfill their commitments to the deal.

Iran nuclear chief:

US replaced with UK in constructing re-designed Arak heavy reactor

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says that the United Kingdom has taken over the share of the United States in a working group tasked with re-building Arak heavy reactor.

Exports of Iranian hand-woven carpets rise by 21.7%

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) –Head of Iran National Carpet Center (INCC) Fereshteh Dastpak said Mon. that $ 100 million worth of handmade carpets has been exported during the first four months of the Iranian year (beginning on March 21).

Official urges European countries to stand against US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent envoy to Vienna-based international organizations Kazem Gharibabadi called on European countries to stand against the US unilateralism.

Former Arsenal player to play for Iran Tractor Sazi FC

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Irish professional striker Anthony Stokes has signed a two-year contract to play for Iranian club Tractor Sazi in the next Persian Gulf Pro league.

Britain officials call government to stop supporting terrorism in Syria

LONDON, Jul. 21 (MNA) -- Britain officials called Teresa May’s government to stop supporting terrorist organizations in Syria under the name of “opposition groups” and to work towards finding a political solution to the crisis in the country.

Vienna ministerial meeting on JCPOA kicks off

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The first meeting of the joint commission of the JCPOA after US exit kicked off at noon on Friday in Vienna with EU foreign policy chief Mogherini as the chair of the assembly.

Zarif, Mogherini hold meeting before P4+1 ministerial meeting

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif and met at a working breakfast at Palais Coburg Hotel of Vienna before the ministerial meeting of Friday with FMs of P4+1.

Iran dismisses claims on training Taliban

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian embassy in Kabul issued a statement Wednesday, vehemently rejecting accusations of providing military training to Taliban in Afghanistan, as cited by some Western media.

Zarif receives new UK, S Korean ambs, UN envoy for Lebanon

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif received on Sunday the new ambassadors of UK and South Korea to Tehran and the UN special coordinator for Lebanon.

Iran, UK sign contract on developing Karanj oilfield

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The first heads of agreement (HOA) following the US pullout from the nuclear deal was signed Wed. night between Iran and Britain on development of Karanj oilfield located in Khuzestan province.

Syria intercepts two Israeli missiles, destroys them in al-Keswa

DAMASCUS, May. 09 (MNA) – The Syrian air defenses Tuesday night intercepted two Israeli missiles and destroyed them in al-Keswah area in Damascus Countryside, a military source told SANA.

UK, Germany, France issue joint statement following Trump's JCPOA withdrawl

TEHRAN, May. 09 (MNA) – The European sides to the Iran nuclear deal have jointly stressed their continuing commitment following Trump's announcement that US will pull out of the agreement and reinstate sanctions against Iran.

E4, Iran to discuss regional issues in Rome

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Diplomats from Italy, France, Britain and Germany (E4) will meet on Thursday with senior Iranian officials in Rome to discuss regional issues.

Iran’s goods import from UK, France sees surge in post-JCPOA

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Iran’s import of goods from UK and France in the past Iranian calendar year in 1396 (ended March 20, 2018) increased 168 and 85 percent respectively.

Foreign interventions postpone peace in Syria: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the unilateral military action [of US, UK, and France] against Syria as a measure postponing the attainment of peace in the war-torn country.

Mogherini:

Preserving JCPOA essential for Europe

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief said on Monday before entering ECFR meeting that maintaining the JCPOA is essential for EU, adding that no decision will be made on the JCPOA in today’s meeting.

Iranian MPs condemn trilateral aggression in Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – 239 Members of Iranian Parliament issued joint statement on Sunday condemning the tripartite attack on Syria by US, UK, and France and reassured that the westerners’ new set of goals in Syria will fail.

By: Mohammad Ghaderi

Washington’s biggest mistake in Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – US, UK and French air strikes in Syria has attracted the attention of many media outlets and analysts. The US, despite Trump’s claims, has carried out a limited attack on the Middle Eastern country, but its consequences will certainly affect Trump and his allies in the near future. The issue can be analyzed from various angles.

Larijani:

US-led strikes on Syria merely 'a show of bully tactics’

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Parl. Speaker Ali Larijani said Sun. that the recent attack by the United States, Britain and France against Syria, while contravening international law, was merely a show of ‘bullying tactics’.