German FM

UK, German FMs stress need to revive JCPOA talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The German Foreign Ministry announced that the German Foreign Minister had held a phone talk with his new British counterpart to discuss issues between the two countries, as well as the rapid resumption of talks on the JCPOA.

FM receives congratulatory calls from German, Austria, Serbia

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign minister Hossein  Amir-Abdullahian received congratulatory calls from the foreign ministers of Germany, Austria, and Serbia.

Vienna Talks must secure Iranians' rights, interests

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) –Referring to congratulatory calls from German, French, and Austrian FMs, the Iranian Foreign Minister reiterated that Vienna Talks must secure the rights and interests of the Iranian nation.

Germany hints at reopening embassy in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said a German Embassy could reopen in Afghanistan under certain conditions.

Turkey cannot take new refugee ‘burden’ from Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Turkey cannot take the burden of a new migrant wave from Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Cavusoglu said.

German FM:

G7 need to discuss extending evacuations deadline from Kabul

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The G7 leaders need to coordinate evacuation efforts from Kabul airport and whether they should continue beyond the Aug 31 deadline set by the United States, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday.

German FM urges for continuation of nuclear talks with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Wednesday urged for resumption of the Vienna negotiations on reviving the Iranian nuclear deal as soon as possible.

Vienna talks can reach their goal in coming weeks: Maas

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Monday he is confident of reaching a deal to save the JCPOA in the coming weeks.

Vienna talks on JCPOA at critical stage: German FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – German foreign minister Heiko Maas has said that the Vienna talks on reviving JCPOA are at a critical stage, while also claiming that the situation in Yemeni Marib city is worrisome.

Germany confesses on colonial-era genocide in Namibia

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Germany apologized on Friday for its role in the slaughter of Herero and Nama tribespeople in Namibia more than a century ago and officially described the massacre as genocide for the first time.

Berlin not to surrender Washington in defending Nord Stream 2

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – German foreign minister stressed that Berlin will not surrender to Washington over the issue of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, stressing the country would defend the project against the future US president.

Germany ‘positive’ about IMF’s loan to Iran: FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that Berlin is not against IMF’s $5 billion emergency loan to Iran amid the pandemic.

German FM criticizes US pressure on Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas negatively perceives the US approach to Iran, believing that the policy of threats will not bring the desired result.

Iran calls on Germany to stop support for criminal Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to a recent statement by Germany's Foreign Office.

German FM warns against escalation of tension around Iran nuclear case

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned against any escalation of the nuclear dispute as Iran takes third step of reducing commitments to JCPOA in the face of EU's failure to live up to its own commitments.

Germany welcomes US-Iran talks to save JCPOA: FM Maas

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Germany Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday that his country welcomes possible talks between Iran and the US to reduce the tensions between the two countries.

German FM urges for keeping door open to diplomacy in face of escalating tensions in PG

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass has rejected the United States’ policy of maximum pressure against Iran, urging for keeping the door open to diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Trump’s abnormal policies reduce US economic power, dollar: Iranian MP

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Member of Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi says the policies of US President Donald Trump are behind the declining US economic power and weakening dollar.

Hope first INSTEX financial transaction to be implemented soon: German FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – After returning from his trip to Iran, the German Foreign Minister expressed hope that the first transaction of Instrument for Supporting Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) will be implemented in the coming weeks.

Pres. Rouhani:

US’ withdrawal from JCPOA impact on regional security negative

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) –In a meeting with German foreign minister, Iran's Rouhani said that the withdrawal of the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) had nothing but negative impacts on interaction among countries and security of the region.

Economic benefits of Iran not realized: German FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – German foreign minister Heiko Maas said in his meeting with Iranian counterpart that the economic benefits of Iran were not realized, and Germany and other European countries are trying to provide trade opportunities and the European companies act in Iran through INSTEX.

Iran, Germany seek to preserve JCPOA, prevent regional tensions: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – In a Monday joint press conference with his German counterpart Heiko Maas, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif named preserving Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and preventing tensions in the region as the main common goal of Iranian and German governments.

German FM in Tehran for JCPOA-related talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas arrived in Tehran on Sunday night for a one-day trip expected to focus on saving the 2015 nuclear deal after the US' unilateral withdrawal from the agreement last year.

Iran neither needs US nor wants relations with it: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Tehran doesn’t want and need any relation with Washington, stressing that US should stop disturbing Iran’s relations with other countries.

German FM:

Full implementation of JCPOA by Iran remains key to stability and security in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stressed on the preservation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and full implementation by Iran as a key to stability and security in the region on issued statement on Saturday.

Terrorists may provoke US-Iran war: German FM

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Situation ‘extremely dangerous’, says the German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, urging Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions.

German FM:

EU convinced maximum pressure won’t work on Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Europe is convinced that Washington’s strategy of maximum pressure on Iran will not work.

German FM:

EU working ‘urgently’ to finalize payment channel for Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MAN) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Fri. that the European Union is working “urgently” to clarify the final requirements for setting up a payment channel to facilitate trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions.