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Head of Iran-France Parliamentary Friendship Group defends JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Head of Iran-France Parliamentary Friendship Group supported the nuclear deal, saying, “Iran can rely on delegates of La République En Marche (LaREM ) and many others to defend JCPOA despite all obstacles.”

Iran warns to take ‘effective step’ if JCPOA demands not met

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran has warned Britain, France and Germany over their recent decision to trigger a dispute settlement mechanism featured in the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Tehran will consider taking another 'effective step' if its demands to the deal are not met.

Iranian Parliament to decide on continuation of coop. with IAEA: MPs

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – In a statement released on Sunday, Iranian lawmakers announced that the Iranian Parliament will decide on the continuation of cooperation with the IAEA.

Macron rushed out of Paris theater after protesters try to confront him

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has been rushed out of a theater in Paris after protesters tried to confront him.

Objective of Dispute Resolution Mechanism is not putting sanctions on Iran: Borrell

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Stating that Dispute Resolution Mechanism is not a matter of putting sanctions on Iran, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that all remaining participants in the agreement have been clear of their determination to preserve the JCPOA.

UN calls on parties to Iran nuclear deal to take effort to keep it in place

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The United Nations calls on all parties to the Iran nuclear deal to spare no effort to keep it in place, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said on Tuesday commenting on the decision made by Germany, France, and the UK to trigger the deal’s dispute resolution mechanism.

Preservation of JCPOA now more important than ever: Borell

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Referring to the dispute resolution mechanism, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that the preservation of the JCPOA is now more important than ever.

France, UK, Germany trigger Iran nuclear deal dispute mechanism

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – France, Britain, and Germany confirmed on Tuesday that they had triggered the dispute mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal, but said they were not joining the United States campaign to exert maximum pressure on Tehran.

France, Britain, Germany to activate trigger mechanism: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – France, Britain and Germany will reportedly inform the European Union on Tuesday that they are triggering a dispute mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal following reduction of JCPOA obligations by Tehran, two European diplomats said.

Britain to discuss Iran with France, Germany

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The British, French and German foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Tuesday to hold urgent talks over Iran as they prepare their reaction after Tehran’s decision to scrap the nuclear enrichment limits under a 2015 accord.

FM spox slams France’s stance on Iranian, French detainees

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has denounced the French Foreign Ministry’s meddlesome comments about two Iranian and French nationals who have been arrested in Iran.

France summons Iranian ambassador

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The French Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian ambassador over the detention of two French scientists by Iran.

French envoy highlights Europe’s resolve to save JCPOA

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – French Ambassador to Tehran Philippe Thiebaud met and held talks with the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Behrouz Kamalvandi, on Monday.

‘When the Moon Was Full’ scoops 3 top prizes at Carcassonne filmfest. in France

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘When the Moon Was Full’, directed by Narges Abyar, has bagged three top awards at the 2nd Carcassonne International Political Film Festival in France.

Denmark to join Europe’s coalition of Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – After the Netherlands, Denmark also will join the European coalition of Hormuz Strait as of the beginning of the next year in 2020.

FM spox to France:

Iran will not stand interference in its internal affairs

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – In a tweet on Wednesday, the Spokesperson of Iran foreign ministry reacted to the latest tweet of the French President and wrote: "The French need not to forget that Iran is an independent sovereignty."

Iranian FM advises citizens to postpone traveling to France

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – In a statement on Tuesday, the Iranian foreign ministry calls on citizens intending to travel to France to postpone it to another time.

‘When the Moon Was Full’ goes to Carcassonne filmfest. in France

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘When the Moon Was Full’, directed by Narges Abyar, has been accepted into the competition program of 2nd Carcassonne International Political Film Festival in France.

E3 repeat allegations against Iran missile program

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – France, Germany and the United Kingdom have penned a letter to the United Nations, making baseless accusations against Iran's missile program.

‘The Cycling Wind’ goes to Les Nuits Magiques filmfest. in France

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘The Cycling Wind’, directed by Nazanin Sobhan Sarbandi, is taking part at the 29th International Animated Film Festival 'Les Nuits Magiques' in France.

By: Hanif Ghafari

NATO at zero point!

The NATO summit in London shows clearly that the North Atlantic Treaty is in a serious crisis for its survival. In recent days, Western analysts have analyzed and evaluated various aspects of the tensions and challenges among NATO members. The majority of NATO members are European countries.

Holy Defense Museum signs MoU with Iran-France Friendship Forum

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Holy Defense Museum has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran-France Friendship Forum.

Defense minister:

“Westerners are major elements behind instability, insecurity in the region”

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – “Powers from beyond the region and their profit-seeking interference are the main elements behind instability and insecurity in the region”, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Monday.

Differences in NATO enters new stage as Turkey, France engage in verbal fight

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against his French counterpart on Friday reveals yet another sign of major differences between members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

JCPOA does not let Europeans use trigger mechanism: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – “The JCPOA, under the current conditions, does not allow the European parties to use trigger mechanism against Iran, since the country can use its legitimate right to counter US unilateral and illegal violation of the nuclear deal besides European’s lack of commitments,” the spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs announced on Thursday.

France threatens Iran with activating JCPOA trigger mechanism

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – In yet another hostile move, France warned Iran on Wednesday about the possibility of activating a mechanism in the JCPOA that could pave the way for re-imposing UN sanctions on Tehran.