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Russia expels two Dutch embassy staffers

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it has expelled two Dutch Embassy staffers from the country.

No evidence Hezbollah had any involvement in Hariri's killing

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – ​Judge David Re announced that there was no evidence that the Hezbollah leadership had any involvement in Haririr's murder.

ICJ to hold public hearings on Iran’s Legal case against US

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The International Court of Justice will hold public hearings regarding Iran’s legal case against US violation of the 1955 Treaty of Amity from Sep. 14 to 21.

‘Among the Hills’ awarded at MENA Film Festival

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian film ‘Among the Hills’ directed by Mohammad Reza Keivanfar has been awarded at the fourth edition of MENA Short Film Festival in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Iran becomes a member in OPCW’s executive council

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – the Islamic Republic of Iran became a member of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) during the 24th Annual Conference of members of the Organization.

Iranian chemical weapon victims to attend OPCW annual conf.

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – A number of Iranian victims of the Iraqi chemical attacks during the 1980-1988 war will accompany the Iranian delegation at the annual anti-chemical conference, which will be held in Hague next week.

President Rouhani:

People play greatest role in defending Establishment

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the people of Iran are the greatest power in defence of the Establishment, stressing that the Islamic Republic of Iran is the 'rule of law'.

Envoy hopes INSTEX to be economically beneficial to Iran, EU

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Ambassador to The Hague, Alireza Jahangiri, voiced hope that the EU’s trade mechanism for Iran (INSTEX) would cover the economic interests of the two sides.

ICJ to deliver judgment on Iran’s frozen assets case tomorrow

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver its verdict on the preliminary objections raised by the US in the case concerning frozen Iranian assets on Wednesday.

ICJ to deliver verdict on Iran's frozen assets case on Feb. 13

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – The UN’s top court will deliver its verdict on the preliminary objections raised by the US in the case concerning frozen Iranian assets on Wednesday.

Tehran summons Dutch ambassador over embassy attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran has summoned the Dutch ambassador to Tehran over an attack on the Islamic Republic's diplomatic mission in The Hague.

4th OPCW Review Conf. fails to reach consensus on final document

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Member states of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have failed to agree on a final document at the 4th Review Conference held in The Hague on Nov. 21-30.

US will be compelled to change bullying policy: envoy  

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Alireza Jahangiri, the Iranian ambassador to The Hague, said that the United States will be ultimately compelled to change its bullying policy against all countries across the world.

Iran's Hague envoy lashes out at those who talk to Iranians with language of pressure, sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Alireza Jahangiri, the Iranian ambassador to The Hague, said those who are talking to other countries' nation with the language of sanctions are wrong and will never achieve their goals.

Iran envoy:

All countries must refrain from abiding by US sanctions under ICJ order

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Alireza Jahangiri, the Iranian ambassador to The Hague, said under the recent order issued by the UN court, all countries must refrain from abiding by or assisting US in imposing unilateral sanctions against Iran in the specified sectors.

ICJ announces time-limits for filing of Iran, US pleadings

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – In a Tuesday statement, the International Court of Justice fixed the time-limits for the filing of the initial pleading by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States in regard to 1955 Treaty of Amity case.

ICJ hears Iran's asset freeze case against US

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held another session to hear Iran's arguments against illegal freezing of $2 billion worth of its assets by the United States.

ICJ begins hearing session on Iran’s frozen assets by US

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The first hearing session of Iran’s lawsuit against the United States on frozen assets and violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity has opened in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the Hague, Netherlands.

The Hague hosts some 100 Iranian handicrafts

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Some 100 Iranian handicrafts are being showcased in the Municipal Museum The Hague, in the Netherlands.

Iran hopeful of winning case against US in ICJ: senior MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker Morteza Saffari Natanzi said Iranian lawyers are hopeful that they can win the case filed in the ICJ against the US re-imposed sanctions after its unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA.

Araghchi:

Complaint against US to prove Iran's legitimacy; Hague’s ruling not binding

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stressing that The Hague’s ruling is not legally binding, said Iran’s complaint against US was simply aimed at proving our legitimacy to the international community.

ICJ to hear Iran's challenge against US sanctions Mon.

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iran's legal challenge against US illegal sanctions goes before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Monday (Aug 27), since US has no right to reinstate such measures.

Parliament’s national security commission discusses Iran’s lawsuit against US

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – In a Sunday meeting in Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission the lawsuit relating to US JCPOA withdrawal and re-imposing sanctions on Iran in The Hague was discussed.

FM Zarif to brief parliament commission on Aktau convention

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) –Najafi Khoshroudi, Spokesperson of Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said that FM Zarif will brief the commission on the convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea on next Tuesday

Iran, Netherlands to expand consular, popular relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – At a joint meeting in The Hague, diplomats from Iran and the Netherlands voiced their resolve to further develop bilateral relations between the two countries.

ICJ’s warning letter to US, sign of Iran’s diplomatic victory

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Member of Parliament Social Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mohammad Javad Jamali said that warning letter issued by the head of International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a sign of Iran’s diplomatic victory.

ICJ warns US of any new move against Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The President of International Court of Justice has sent a letter to the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling on the US to avoid taking any further actions regarding anti-Iran sanctions.

Iran wins title of World ParaVolley C’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran men’s national sitting volleyball team gained victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the final match and crowned at 2018 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships.

Iran advances to final of World ParaVolley C’ships, obtains ticket to Tokyo 2020

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iran men’s national sitting volleyball team beat Ukraine in the semi-final of 2018 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships and earned ticket to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

ICJ confirms Iran's lawsuit against US over sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran has filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to hold Washington accountable for its decision to re-impose sanctions after pulling out from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran.