Josep Borrell

Five EU states urge a halt to settlements in occupied lands

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – After the United Nations and European Union, France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Spain are deeply concerned about the Israeli regime's plans to build new settler homes in the occupied West Bank.

'Preserving JCPOA strategic to EU security'

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday that preserving Iran nuclear deal (JCPAO) is strategic to EU security.

EU seeking to maintain diplomatic channels with Iran open

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that he is working with his European and international partners to ensure that diplomatic channels with Iran remain open.

Borrell:

Sanctions lifting commitments under JCPOA continue to apply

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has dismissed the US struggles to use a snapback mechanism against Iran, saying that all sanctions lifting commitments under the JCPOA continue to apply.

'US not participant of JCPOA to activate snapback mechanism'

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Helga Schmid said that US is not a participant for the purposes of possible sanctions snapback foreseen by the UNSC resolution 2231.

Josep Borrell:

US not entitled to use snapback mechanism against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – In reaction to the US attempt to use snapback mechanism against Iran, European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell issued a statement, saying that Washington is not able activate the mechanism.

US 'sanction' addiction irritates EU allies: Vaezi

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) –Mahmood Vaezi wrote that "Josep Borrell's protest against the US use of economic sanctions shows that even US allies have been irritated by the US addiction to sanctions.”

Russia criticizes Europe's inaction over illegal US sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov criticized the the contradictory standards of European countries regarding illegal and destructive US sanctions.

Economic benefits needed for Iran's full compliance to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that expecting Iran to fully comply with JCPAO obligations without having the country benefit from the economic advantages of the deal is not acceptable.

EU says next JCPOA meeting as soon as possible

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy says the next meeting of the Joint Commission on Iran’s nuclear deal (JCPOA) will be scheduled as soon as travel conditions allow.

Borrell urges Europe to do more to satisfy Iran with JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Wed. called on Europe to do more to win satisfaction of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Borrell says he is determined to preserve JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – In a statement issued on the fifth anniversary of the Iran Deal, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that he is determined to do everything possible to preserve the agreement.

Russia opposes launch of JCPOA's 'dispute resolution'

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat said that the launch of dispute resolution mechanism in JCPOA is not a good idea.

Russian diplomat:

JCPOA's 'dispute resolution' lacks clear procedure

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat said that dispute resolution mechanism in JCPOA lacks clear and agreed procedure.

EU foreign policy chief responds to Zarif’s letter

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has responded to a letter by Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif regarding the EU3’s non-compliance with JCPOA.

FM spox:

Zarif raps EU's noncompliance with JCPOA in letter to Borrell

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Zarif sent a letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief to denounce the EU3’s non-compliance with JCPOA after the three European states drafted an anti-Iranian resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors, Mousavi announced.

EU voices 'serious concern' over US' ICC sanctions

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The EU's foreign policy chief has expressed "serious concern" over US President Donald Trump's order to impose sanctions on any International Criminal Court (ICC) officials investigating US troops, as it conducts a probe into wartime atrocities into Afghanistan.

US retains no right to abuse UN to vilify Iran: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the United States has no right to abuse the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vilify Iran.

US decision to cut ties with WHO to weaken intl. results: Borrell

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has called on the United States to reconsider its decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization.

World witnessing end of American-led system: EU’s Borrell

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that the US-led world order has ended, pointing to the arrival of an ‘Asian century’.

Iran FM, EU foreign policy chief hold phone talk

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talk with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union.

Shamkhani reacts to US opposition to Iran’s loan request from IMF

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – In reaction to the US opposition of Iran’s loan request from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Shamkhani said that third-party governments have two commitments; to cut ties with the violating government and to take action to resolve the illegal situation.

EU lambasts US opposition of Iran's loan request from IMF in battling COVID-19

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chied Josept Borrell expressed his deep regret over the US opposition of Iran’s loan request from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the fight against the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

Pakistan FM pens letter to EU’s Borrell to lift Iran sanctions amid coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Mon. penned letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell and emphasized the need for lifting US sanctions imposed against Iran and urgent move of international community in this regard.

Zarif continues talks on COVID-19 outbreak, US sanctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate phone conversations with the UN Secretary-General, EU Foreign Policy Chief and his Kyrgyz counterpart on Friday evening on the latest issues on coronavirus.

Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Borrell hold phone talk on IAEA's biased report

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Wed. held a phone conversation over the biased report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

EU's Borrell to visit Turkey today

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič will travel to Ankara on March 3 to discuss with Turkish officials the latest developments on Syria's Idlib.

EU slams Israeli plans to build thousands of units in Area E1 in West Bank

TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – The European Union has strongly condemned the Israeli regime for its plan to build thousands of settler units in occupied East Jerusalem al-Quds.

JCPOA Join Commission concluded with substantial discussions: Schmid

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Following the JCPOA Joint Commission meeting in Vienna, Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Helga Schmid said the meeting concluded with "substantial discussions on next step.”