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EU blacklisting IRGC not to go ahead as France opposes

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities this week, but is not expected to blacklist the IRGC due to opposition from France, officials said Tuesday.

German minister says Trump's tariffs mean crossing line

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with his French counterpart, the German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil warned that "Europe is ready to respond to US President Donald Trump's threat of imposing tariffs.

Muscat, Paris push for diplomacy on Iran nuclear file

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – In a key diplomatic call, the foreign ministers of Oman and France explored ways to revive the stalled Iran nuclear negotiations.

France has real opportunity to leave NATO: newspaper

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The initiative by Clemence Goethe, Deputy Chairman of the French National Assembly , calling for the country to leave NATO could become reality amid disagreements within the alliance, a newspaper has said.

Top Iranian, French diplomats discuss recent riots

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart called for condemning the interventionist acts by foreigners in internal affairs of Iran.

France, UK attack underground ISIL weapons store in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by ISIL, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.

Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service during Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – A suspected cyberattack knocked France’s national postal service and its banking arm offline Monday, blocking and delaying package deliveries and online payments at the height of the busy Christmas season.

IAEA's Grossi says;

Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran’s nuclear issue remain ongoing.

Iran's Araghchi to visit France for talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit France in the coming days in order to hold bilateral talks.

Russia blames West for current impasse in Iran’s nuclear file

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Russia has sharply criticized the United States and European powers over their approach to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, saying Washington and the E3 are directly responsible for the deadlock now surrounding the issue.

Parts of Paris hit by power blackout: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Parts of Paris were hit by a power blackout on Thursday morning, electricity grid operator Enedis said on its website.

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Ukraine will purchase “up to 100” French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France, the Elysee Palace has confirmed.

Iran warns against US, Europe moves at IAEA BoG

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the country reserves the right to respond to any “illegal or unjustified” actions by the United States and European troika.

Media outlet discloses European draft resolution against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A media outlet says it has obtained the draft resolution that the European troika plans to present at the upcoming IAEA Board meeting.

Iran warns;

Approval of anti-Iran resolution to affect Tehran-IAEA Coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission in Vienna warned that passing an anti-Iran resolution at next week’s IAEA Board of Governors meeting would be a “major mistake” and a new attempt by Western states to politicize the agency.

Driver rams into pedestrians in western France, nine injured

A driver rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on France's Oleron island off its Atlantic coast on Wednesday, injuring at least nine people.

Iran grants conditional release to two French nationals

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that two French nationals imprisoned on security-related charges have been released on bail pending further judicial proceedings.

Macron’s approval rating drops to historic low

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Emmanuel Macron is now France’s least-popular president in the past 50 years, according to a new poll published Thursday.

US expert says;

Macron plan to send troops to Ukraine political suicide

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to send troops to Ukraine could mark the end of his political career, a US political commentator says.

Iran UN envoy:

UN Security Council must not be exploited or manipulated

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations warned that the UN Charter is facing a serious test due to acts of aggression and the political misuse of its mechanisms.

Mahdieh Esfandiari released on parole by France: FM spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced on Wednesday night the conditional release of Ms. Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian citizen imprisoned in France.

Sarkozy enters Paris jail for start of five-year sentence

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Convicted of criminal conspiracy over a scheme to obtain Libyan financing for his 2007 presidential campaign, the former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has entered a prison in Paris.

Ex-French leader to serve jail term in solitary confinement

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France from 2007-2012, who was sentenced to five years in prison over his campaign funding sources, will serve his prison term in solitary confinement at the La Sante jail.

Foreign Ministry:

Iran nuclear file should exit UNSC agenda after JCPOA expired

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry says that after the official expiration of the UNSC resolution 2231, the country's nuclear file should exit the Security Council agenda.

Tehran condemns Israel’s violations of Lebanon ceasefire

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, describing them as a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

France opposes EU plan to seize Russian assets

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – France opposes the EU plan to seize Russian assets, the French Ambassador to Moscow says.

PM Lecornu forms France’s new government

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has formed the country’s new government.

Araghchi explains current stance on nuclear issue, Coop. with IAEA

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave a detailed explanation regarding Tehran's stance on the current level of relations with the West, the nuclear issue and negotiations surrounding it, and cooperation with the IAEA.

European troika says will hold talks with Iran, US

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany announced plans to engage in negotiations with both Iran and the United States in an effort to reach an agreement aimed at ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.