The Hague

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.

FM spokesman:

Proposed JCPOA package should be agreed upon by all 5 signatories

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Mon. that JCPOA package to be proposed to Iran by Europe should be agreed upon by all 5 signatories of the nuclear deal.

Iran calls for more coop. with PCA

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Secretary General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), Iranian Vice-President for Legal called on Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) to cooperate more with Iranian legal institutes.

Rouhani's special envoy meets Dutch FM to discuss future of JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iranian president’s special envoy to the Hague has held a meeting with Dutch foreign minister during which she called on Europe to take practical steps to implement the JCPOA after US illegal withdrawal.

Iran says documents not stolen from The Hague office

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – After the legal office of the Islamic Republic of Iran was burglarized on Wednesday, there were some rumors that the documents were stolen from the office but president’s office for international law dismissed the claims.

Iran condemns instrumental, political abuse of OPCW

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Alireza Jahangiri, the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemned the abuse of international regulations against the use of chemical weapons by some westerners.

Iran, EU review judicial coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to The Hague, Alireza Jahangiri, and President of Eurojust Ladislav Hamran discussed ways to extend judicial cooperation between Iran and the European Union.

OPCW offers condolences over chemical veteran's demise

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons issued a letter of condolence on the passing of the war veteran Ali Khosh Lafz.