Europe

US arms supplies to Kyiv to increase threat of aggravation

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) –  Continued weapons deliveries from Washington to Kyiv only tighten the conflict spiral and heighten the threat of further aggravation with unpredictable consequences, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said.

US reportedly allows Venezuelan oil to be shipped to Europe

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Two oil companies could begin shipping Venezuelan oil to Europe as soon as next month to make up for Russian crude, resuming oil-for-debt swaps halted two years ago when Washington stepped up sanctions on Venezuela.

Albania elects top general as country’s new president

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Albania’s parliament on Saturday elected a top military official as the country’s new president after no candidates were nominated in three rounds of voting.

Lavrov:

Many Europeans to face poverty due to anti-Russian sanctions

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – People of Europe face inflation and degradation of quality of life because of the anti-Russian sanctions, and many will face poverty because of these sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

US expanding NATO to east at Europe's expense: Velayati

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velyati, an advisor to Iran's Leader in international affairs, says the Europeans have fallen victim to the US expansionist policy within the framework of NATO.

Ischia Global Film Festival to host 'Son of Man'

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iranian film 'Son Of Man' by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Mir Hosseini, has entered the official section of Ischia Global Film Festival in Italy.

Qatar's emir to visit Iran, Europe next week: report

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Qatar's emir will visit Iran, Germany, Britain and other European states starting this week on a trip expected to discuss efforts to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal and energy security in Europe, media have reported.

HR Cheif:

Most attacks on Iran diplomatic missions occurred in Europe

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Saying that most of the attacks on Iran's diplomatic missions have occurred in European countries, Iran's Secretary of Judiciary Human Rights Council said that European governments had a hand in supporting such moves.

Europe will not last a week without Russian gas

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated that Europe would not last a week without Russian gas.

Turkey condemns Zionists attacks on Palestinians at Al-Aqsa

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on Friday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the Zionist forces' attacks on Palestinian worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Leader pens letter to Union of Islamic Students Association

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – In a message to the 56th meeting of the Union of Islamic Students Association in Europe, Ayatollah Khamenei urged the students to differentiate between right and wrong fronts and play a role in favor of the right front.

Hezbollah member:

Ukrainians fallen victim to US proactive policies in world

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Blaming Washington for what is happening in Ukraine, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Hezbollah in Lebanon stressed that Ukrainians have fallen victim to the US policy of escalating tensions in the world.

Amir-Abdollahian:

West to be responsible if Vienna negotiations fail

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Stating that it is time to see initiatives and flexibility from the western side, the Iranian Foreign Minister said that without any doubt, the West will be responsible if the negotiation fails.

Storm Franklin hits UK with flooding and high winds

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Storm Franklin has hammered parts of the UK with strong winds and heavy rain.

Storm Eunice batters Europe killing at least 8 people

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Storm Eunice and its powerful winds killed people with fallen trees, flying debris, and gusts that blew one man overboard.

Biden claims Putin made decision to attack Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The US Administration claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a decision to attack Ukraine, US President Joe Biden confirmed Thursday.

Negotiating team member:

No agreement possible unless sanctions removed

TEHRAN N, Feb. 16 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian negotiating team says reaching an agreement in Vienna talks will not be possible if the JCPOA does not guarantee the removal of sanctions and its verification.

European diplomat:

Vienna talks likely to be resumed on Tuesday

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – According to a European official, the Vienna talks aimed at the removal of anti-Iran sanctions will be likely resumed Tuesday in the presence of top negotiators.

Iran announces travel ban on 12 European, African countries

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Ali Asghar Shalibafian, Iran's Deputy Minister of Tourism has said that passengers from eight African and four European countries will not be allowed to enter Iran for 15 days amid Covid-19 new variant surge.

Iran envoy:

Iran-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Europe corridor to be activated

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The new corridor of Iran, Azerbaijan Republic, Georgia, the Black Sea and Europe will be activated this week, said Iranian Ambassador to Baku Seyed Abbas Mousavi.

Scholz elected as Germany's chancellor, ending Merkel era

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as German chancellor on Wednesday, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.

Yemeni official condemns France's deal with UAE

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – A Yemeni official has condemned France's new arms deals with the member states of the Saudi-UAE-led military coalition who are waging a war on the deprived Yemeni people as a crime against humanity.

S Africa detects a new variant, prompting new travel limits

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.

Official:

Iran expect Europe to be responsible for supporting refugees

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – The director-general of the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs of the Ministry of Interior said that Iran expects Europeans to be responsible for supporting refugees and distributing financial resources.

French ambassador accuses Australia of deceit over submarine

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – France's ambassador to Australia said on Wednesday that Australia acted with deceit when it abruptly cancelled a multi-billion dollar deal with Paris to build a fleet of submarines.

UK gives France 48-hour warning over fishing row

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned France to back down in the post-Brexit fishing licences row within 48 hours or face legal action from Britain under the trade deal negotiated when the country exited the EU bloc.

London police shut down tube station after stabbing attack

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – At least three men were left injured in a knife attack on a London bus that occurred overnight, police said.