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Iranian envoy:

US has never been more internationally isolated

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the offices of United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna said that the United Stated has never been more internationally isolated as it is today.

Rouhani felicitates French counterpart on Bastille Day

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – In a message to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, President Hassan Rouhani felicitated the French nation and government on the Bastille Day.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

France' dangerous game over N-deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – On the eve of the negotiations between Iran and the members of the P4+1 in Vienna on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the French Foreign Minister determined the fate of "European JCPOA" once and for all!

Zarif, Mogherini hold meeting before P4+1 ministerial meeting

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif and met at a working breakfast at Palais Coburg Hotel of Vienna before the ministerial meeting of Friday with FMs of P4+1.

Rouhani to Macron:

EU’s package of proposals does not cover all of Iran’s demands

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a phone conversation with French President Macron said the EU’s package of proposals to compensate for US sanctions does not cover all of Iran’s demands.

Iran summons Belgian, French, German envoys over Iranian diplomat's arrest

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Belgian and French envoys, as well as German charge d'affaires (in absence of envoy) to protest against the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany at the request of the French police.

Iran summons French envoy to protest against MKO terror group's gathering in Paris

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi announced the summoning of French ambassador to Iran in protest against the French government’s decision to allow an anti-Iran terror group to hold its annual gathering in Paris.

Industry min.:

No official exit announcement yet from PSA, Renault

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari said Sat. that France’s PSA Group and Renault automakers have not yet made an official announcement for pulling back over US sanctions.

Iranians to officiate Argentina vs France at 2018 W Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iranian referee Alireza Faghani together with linesmen Reza Sokhandan and Mohammad Mansouri will officiate one of the most important matches of Round of 16 between Argentina and France football teams.

Syria condemns OPCW decision to politicize organization’s work

DAMASCUS, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Syria condemned a recent decision that Western states sought to pass during an emergency conference of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), considering it an attempt to politicize the organization’s work.

Iran urges Europeans to stop war in Yemen, supporting aggessors 

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Seyyed Kamal Kharrazi, the Head of Foreign Policy Strategic Council, said on Wednesday that Europe’s approach towards Yemeni crisis is inappropriate.

Velayati reiterates call on Europe to fulfill JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader has said that the European countries, including France, are expected to play a more effective role in the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

In meeting with France’s amb.:

Iranian official says Europe should not be compelled by Trump

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran expects Europe to decide on the JCPOA based on the mutual interests of the two sides and not to be influenced by Trump’s belligerent policy.

French min.:

France ready to send students to study 3 courses in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – French Minister of Higher Education Frédérique Vidal said Sat. that her country is planning to send students to Iran to take up courses in Iranian studies, Iranian arts and archeology.

Famous French pianist arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Renowned French Pianist Richard Clayderman landed in Iran for performing concert in the country.

Iran, France talk JCPOA, regional issues in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Delegations from Iran and France held 5th round of political talks Wed. in Tehran, during which the two sides stressed the preservation of nuclear deal and conferred on international and regional developments.

French Finance Minister:

Most French Firms 'won't be able to stay' in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Most French companies will find it impossible to continue doing business in Iran after US imposes its new sanctions to the country, said Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Tuesday.

Yemeni forces kill 123, capture 160 Saudi-led coalition mercenaries

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Saudi and UAE-led coalition have transferred dozens of dead bodies of their mercenaries who were killed on Hudaida battlefield to Aden.

Foreign museums pay $100k-200k for displaying Iranian antiques

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian director for museum affairs says countries pay Iran 100,000-200,000 dollars for displaying Iranian historical items and antiques at their museums.

‘The Last Fiction’ invited to 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Ashkan Rahgozar’s debut feature ‘The Last Fiction’, an animated interpretation of a popular Persian folklore, has been invited to vie at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Australia.

Tehran aids Paris in hostage situation

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi said Iranian embassy in Paris assisted and cooperated with the French government to resolve the hostage situation that occurred last night.   

Iranian MP:

Parl. to hold session on PSA, Renault project suspension

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament will be holding an extraordinary session this week to review the contracts on joint ventures between Iranian and French carmakers as the European side has suspended projects to avoid US sanctions.

Nemati:

Iran to seize Total’s investment revenues if it abandons project

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said Mon. that Iran would seize Total’s investment revenues if the French company fails to return to the South Pars project before the deadline.

Iranian MP:

Iran merely negotiating on JCPOA implementation

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iranian Parliament National Security Commission Naghavi Hosseini has told Sputnik that Iran is not negotiating with E3 on amendments to JCPOA but the talks are aimed at securing Iran’s interests in the accord.