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Caesar sanctions 'economic terrorism': Iran's envoy to Brussels

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Addressing the IV Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region', Iranian ambassador to Brussels Gholamhossein Dehghani named the US Caesar sanctions against Syria as 'economic terrorism'.

Iran’s amb. urges Belgium, EU to adopt independent stance

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran's new Ambassador in Brussels Gholamhossein Dehghani stressed that Belgium and the EU adopt an independent stance regarding Iran’s nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Iran, remaining parties to JCPOA to hold expert-level meeting Tue.

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A group of experts from Iran and the remaining signatories to the JCPOA will hold a meeting in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday.

EU, Japan reiterate support for Iran nuclear deal despite US pressure

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The European Union (EU) and Japan on Thursday reiterated their "joint support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)", commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, despite mounting pressure from the US on Iran.

Iran, EU to hold 5th round of talks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The 5th round of talks between Iran and the European Union on the latest development in Yemen is slated to be held in Brussels later today.

EU-Iran to hold third science, technology work group in Brussels

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A high- ranking delegation from Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology has arrived in Brussels, Belgium, to attend the third round of EU-Iran negotiations on science and technology on Wednesday.

Iranian diplomat meets with EU’s Schmid to discuss Yemen, Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, Senior Aide to Iranian Foreign Minister, met with Secretary General of European External Action Service Helga Schmid in Brussels on Monday.

EU foreign ministers to discuss Iran SPV in Brussels

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini says that today’s meeting by EU foreign ministers in Brussels will include issues related to US’ unilateral sanctions on Iran and the financial mechanism promised to help Tehran bypass the sanctions.

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.

Europe hopes Iran SPV for trade be in place soon

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Belgian Deputy Foreign Minister Bruno van der Pluijm said that the European countries would be able to soon develop a special mechanism for saving the deal.

Iran nuclear chief warns against unpredictable consequences if JCPOA fails

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – If the nuclear deal breaks down, the consequences will be unpredictable for everybody, even for ourselves, for the international community, for the region, according to the head of Iranian nuclear agency.

JCPOA implementation 'a litmus test for credibility of NPT'

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly believes that the status of implementation of the JCPOA is becoming a litmus test for the evaluation of the feasibility of implementation of the IAEA Statute, particularly its Articles II and III, not to name the credibility of the NPT."

Salehi warns EU’s Mogherini Iran's patience is running out

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has held a meeting with the EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on the sidelines of the 3rd High-Level EU-Iran Seminar on International Nuclear Cooperation, in Brussels.

Nuclear safety cooperation priority for Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Salehi, Vice-President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, in a statement at the 3rd High-level Seminar on International Nuclear Cooperation in Brussels said "Nuclear safety of our nuclear industry is a priority for us."

Iran’s atomic energy chief departs for Brussels

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi left Tehran for Brussels on Sunday to attend a high-level seminar on peaceful international nuclear cooperation with the European Union.

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EU, S Africa reiterate maintaining JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – In a joint meeting held in Belgian capital, Brussels, late on Thursday, European Union (EU) and South African authorities emphasized on the significance of maintaining Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

EU has limited time to save JCPOA: Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Deputy director of the presidential chief of staff, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, reminded EU of its limited chance to carry out its responsibilities for saving the Iran nuclear deal after the US withdrawal.

EU's Juncker defends Iran nuclear deal despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The European Union should remain strong on its commitment to the Iran nuclear deal and not be swayed by a change in policy from the United States, the head of the European Commission said in a speech Friday.

Erdogan says Turkey determined to establish national currency trade with Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) –Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told the media that to escape US-pressures, Turkey is determined to establish new trade relations with some countries including Iran using national currencies.

‘No Date, No Signature’ awarded at Brussels Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, July 01 (MNA) – Iranian feature movie ‘No Date, No Signature’ directed by Vahid Jalilvand has won the Best Film Award at the Brussels International Film Festival.

Iran environment chief:

Industrial countries need to help developing countries on environment

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) –The head of Iran’s Environment Department Isa Kalantari says that the industrial countries need to financially and technologically help developing countries in the field of environment.

VP Sattari:

Iran ready to develop economic infrastructures with EU

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said that Iran is ready to cooperate with member states of European Union to establish required infrastructures and channels for promotion of economic and technological ties.

Iran’s science VP heads to Brussels

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, heading a high-ranking delegation, has departed for Belgium to take part at the 2nd International Iran-Europe Economic and Technological Conference.

EU to switch from dollar to euro in payments for Iranian oil

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) –The EU is planning to switch from US dollars to euros in payments for oil supplies from Iran, a diplomatic source has told the Russian Sputnik.

Brussels talks sent an important political message: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister says that the Brussels JCPOA talks sent an important political message, calling for materialization of guarantees.