Federica Mogherini

EU says to stick with JCPOA, defying US demand

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – European officials on Friday voiced strong support for the Iran nuclear deal, a day after US Vice President Pence demanded that the bloc’s major powers follow Washington in withdrawing from the agreement.

Zarif, Mogherini meet in Munich

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday met with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in the German city of Munich.

Full implementation of JCPOA, matter of EU’s priority: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said it is a matter of priority to European Union to keep implementing the Iran nuclear deal at full, adding “the Europeans follow their European priorities,” where their views diverge from those of US.

Mogherini says SPV to be announced in coming hours

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Thursday that the establishment of Special-Purpose Vehicle will be announced in the coming hours.

Polish President says no decision yet on whether to invite Iran to Warsaw conf.

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Poland's President Andrzej Duda said on Wednesday that the government had still not decided whether to invite Iran to a US-organized summit against the Islamic Republic. 

Mogherini not to attend anti-Iran Warsaw conf.

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – EU’s High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said that she would not attend an anti-Iran summit in Poland because she will be making other visits in that time.

Mogherini likely not to attend anti-Iran Warsaw conf.: spokesperson

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – EU’s High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini will likely not attend attend the anti-Iranian summit to be held in Poland, said an EU spokesperson.

Europe, intl. community to preserve JCPOA: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The EU foreign policy chief has said that Europe and the international community will preserve the Iranian nuclear deal, adding that the United States is not allowed to make decisions over Europe’s legitimate trade with Iran.

EU’s trade mechanism for Iran to be set up “soon”: spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – European Union’s spokesperson said Mon. that the bloc is still working on setting up a payment mechanism to facilitate trade with Iran and bypass US sanctions.

Europe still committed to Iran nuclear deal: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The EU foreign policy chief says that the 28 member states of the EU along with the rest of the international community are working to preserve Iran nuclear agreement.

Without JCPOA, any negotiations with Iran to be difficult: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has once again highlighted the importance of the nuclear deal with Iran.

EU's Mogherini says promised SPV to Iran to be in place in coming weeks

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini has said that the Europeans countries are finalizing work on the promised special financial mechanism to continue trade with Iran under US sanctions.

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.

Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Mogherini hold talks in Geneva

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday met EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on the sidelines of the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan.

EU reiterates commitment to Iran nuclear deal: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) –Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in Geneva on Wednesday.

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.

Zarif to attend UN-backed intl. Afghanistan conf. in Geneva

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) –The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend the 28 November ministerial conference in Geneva, co-chaired by the Afghan Government and the UN.

Zarif outlines schedule in Rome for Mediterranean Dialogues conf.

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Upon arrival in the Italian capital Wed. evening to attend the 4th Mediterranean Dialogues, Foreign Minister Zarif said the focus of his trip is to discuss Iran’s stance on the dangerous situation of the Middle East.

Work continues on SPV to bypass US sanctions against Iran: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday that the date of creation of the EU Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for bypassing the US sanctions on Iran was still unknown but the work was being carried out in a positive manner.

Iran calls on Europe to fulfill economic obligations

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on EU countries on Thursday to fulfill their economic obligations to facilitate trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions.

EU says committed to maintaining JCPOA, safeguarding Iran’s oil export

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – European signatories of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) say that they are committed to working on, inter alia, the preservation and maintenance of effective financial channels with Iran, and the continuation of Iran’s export of oil and gas.

EU calls for credible probe into Khashoggi’s murder

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – After Saudi Arabia admitted journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its consulate in Istanbul, the European Union has issued an statement, calling for “thorough, credible and transparent” investigation into the case.

FM Zarif:

EU's financial mechanism for Iran to come into effect soon

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed Europeans’ efforts to provide Iran with a financial mechanism to save the JCPOA, saying the proposed 'Special Purpose Vehicle' will come into effect in the near future.

E3+2 vows to establish ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’ to facilitate trade with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Remaining signatories to Iran nuclear deal have promised to establish a ‘special purpose vehicle’ to facilitate payments related to Iran’s exports as part of efforts to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the US’ withdrawal, and ensure Iran's economic benefit from it.

Zarif, Mogherini meet in NY ahead of 4 + 1 meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini met today before a ministerial meeting between remaining signatories to the JCPOA in New York.

EU chief:

Keeping JCPOA in place 'a challenging exercise'

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said that US sanctions on Iran has turned maintaining Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) into a challenging issue that needs cooperation of all parties involved in the talk.

EU’s €18 mn aid irrelevant to JCPOA package: Ghasemi

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said that the €18 million package to support Iran by the European Commission is different from the EU package of measures to counter US sanctions on Iran.