Europe

Russia to terminate post‑Soviet military deals with Europe

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The Russian government on Saturday officially authorized the Defense Ministry to terminate a series of bilateral military cooperation agreements signed with several European nations between 1992 and 2002.

Poland reopens two border crossings with Belarus

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Poland has reopened two border crossings with Belarus.

EU disgusted with ‘endemic corruption’ in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The EU is seeking concrete commitments from Ukraine in the wake of the bombshell corruption scandal implicating a close associate of Vladimir Zelensky, according to media reports.

EU Chief:

Hamas response to Trump plan 'encouraging'

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday welcomed Hamas's positive reaction to a peace deal proposed by US President Donald Trump, and said halting the war in Gaza was "within reach".

Expediency council conditionally approves CFT bill

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Expediency Council (EC) has approved Iran’s accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) with some reservations after a review of the bill that was approved by the Parliament.

FM Araghchi:

Snapback initiative could damage Europe’s credibility

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The European Troika’s attempt to trigger the snapback mechanism will damage Europe’s credibility, the Iranian Foreign Minister says.

EU leader voices stance on Palestine issue

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – President of the European Union Commission voiced her position regarding the issue of Palestine.

Kallas urges EU to suspend trade with Israel over Gaza

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is urging EU member states to support proposals to suspend the trade part of the EU-Israel regime Association Agreement.

Russian diplomat:

Europe lacks strategy to break snapback 'deadlock'

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat says the European troika—Britain, France, and Germany—lack a clear strategy to break the “deadlock” over “snapback” mechanism they threaten to activate against Iran.

EU, US expect Putin-Zelensky meeting to take place soon

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – European leaders and US President Donald Trump expect to arrange a face-to-face meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky in the coming days or weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters.

France, Germany, UK threaten to reimpose sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – In a new act of interference, France, Germany and UK repeated their claims against Iran's nuclear deal and threatened to reimpose illegal sanctions against the country's peaceful nuclear program.

Army official:

Iran replaces damaged air defense systems with new ones

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran has successfully restored its air defense coverage by replacing damaged systems with new ones, ensuring the continued security of its airspace, a senior Army official said.

Iran reviewing European request to resume nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran is assessing a request from the three European countries to resume negotiations.

Baghaei:

Iran supports sovereignty, territorial integrity of Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.

EU commissioner warns high tariffs could ruin EU-US trade

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – US tariffs at the level of 30% would devastate trade between the European Union and the United States, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic stated upon his arrival at the EU Council meeting on external trade.

Iran warns against EU threat on triggering snapback mechanism

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has dismissed the potential use of the snapback mechanism as a baseless and politically motivated move, warning that any such step will be met with an appropriate response.

Iran FM holding talks with Europe in Geneva

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is talking to his counterparts from Germany, the United Kingdom, and France—known as the European troika or the E3.

Iran, Oman, Egypt FMs hold trilateral meeting

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with Badr Al-Busaidi and Badr Abdul-Ati, the Foreign Ministers Oman and Egypt, on the sidelines of the 22nd Oslo World Forum on Wedensday.

Kremlin to retaliate for attacks on airports in due time

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Kremlin declared that Russia will respond to Ukraine's recent attacks on its military airports at a time and in a manner it finds appropriate.

Barcelona cuts ties with Israel over Gaza massacres

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – On Friday, Barcelona’s city council voted to sever institutional relations with the Israeli regime over its Gaza massacres.

EU reaches initial deal to lift economic sanctions on Syria

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – European Union countries have given a green light to lifting economic sanctions on Syria in a bid to help the war-torn country recover after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, according to diplomats speaking to news agencies.

EU approves new package of sanctions against Russia

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The European Union has enacted new sanctions against Russia, while warning of additional measures if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

To push for 30-day ceasefire;

UK, France, Germany, Poland leaders arrive in Kiev

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland have arrived in Kyiv for a symbolic visit to Ukraine, one day after Vladimir Putin hosted a set-piece military parade on Red Square.

Eurozone inflation tops expectations

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Eurozone inflation surged more than expected in April, as the impact of trade tariffs began to reverberate through the consumer basket, posing a fresh challenge for the ECB.

Iran condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, strongly condemned the continued acts of aggression and terrorism committed by the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon.

NATO important for Europe: US president

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is very important for Europe.

Tehran reacts to Germany resolution at UN rights council

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized Germany for consistently exploiting human rights mechanisms to further its political agenda against other countries, including Iran.