US Withdrawal

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.

Pakistan to pursue economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Pakistan said Thu. that it reserves the right to ‘pursue legitimate economic and commercial interests’ with Iran despite risk of US sanctions.

EU package not to secure Iran’s interests: senior MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Morteza Safari Natanzi says that the EU package to keep Iran nuclear deal alive 'are not totally bad' though they fail to meet Iran's demands.

India’s oil imports from Iran jump to record-high in July

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – India’s state refiners imported 768,000 bpd in July, indicating 30 percent increase compared to June.

Turkish Foreign Ministry:

Turkey working to avoid negative impact of US anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – After a meeting with a US delegation on sanctions against Iran in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling Iran ‘an important neighbor for economic and commercial relations.’

Israel cannot affect Iran-Russia cooperation: Iran security official

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran says that the Israeli regime's negative role cannot affect Iran-Russia's cooperation in fighting terrorism in Syria.

Russian envoy says Iran’s presence in Syria 'legitimate'

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan has told a Russian newspaper that Iran’s presence in Syria is legitimate as it is present in the Arab country at the request of its government.

Japan reportedly to put full stop to oil imports from Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Japanese oil companies are preparing for a complete cessation of oil imports from Iran, Russian TASS quoted a Japanese newspaper as saying.

Rouhani says govt. determined to fully implement Leader’s guidelines

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday evening, President Rouhani emphasized appreciated Ayatollah Khamenei’s guidelines on handling the economy in the face of US sanctions.

Jaberi Ansari to deliver Rouhani's message to Lebanese president

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – A senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister will travel to Lebanese capital city of Beirut on Monday to deliver the message of President Rouhani to Lebanese President Aoun.

JCPOA members should increase trade with Iran to protect deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Andrey Kortunov, the Director General of RIAC, believes that JCPOA member states should increase trade and economy ties with Iran to preserve the deal.

MP:

NSFPC spox says EU's deadline on JCPOA future is over, asks for countermeasures

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Spokesperson of the parliament's commission on national security and foreign policy has called for retaliatory actions for Europe's failure to provide Iran with an appropriate package.

Iranian official calls on Europe to translate political will into action

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Kamal Kharrazi, the Head of Foreign Policy Strategic Council, reiterated Iran’s call on the European countries to take practical steps in securing Iran’s interests in the JCPOA.

Iranian cabinet of ministers reviews Europe’s package

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) –Following the return of FM Zarif to Tehran, his meetings in Vienna and the package offered by Europe were discussed at the cabinet session on Sunday evening.

Vienna ministerial meeting on JCPOA kicks off

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The first meeting of the joint commission of the JCPOA after US exit kicked off at noon on Friday in Vienna with EU foreign policy chief Mogherini as the chair of the assembly.

Zarif, Lavrov exchange views on how to save Iran deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The top diplomats of Iran and Russia, Mr. Zarif and Mr. Lavrov, met at Palais Coburg Hotel in Veinna to discuss saving the JCPOA before the meeting of the top diplomats of Iran, P4+1, and the EU.

Zarif, Mogherini hold meeting before P4+1 ministerial meeting

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif and met at a working breakfast at Palais Coburg Hotel of Vienna before the ministerial meeting of Friday with FMs of P4+1.

Chinese FM urges world to abide by JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that JCPOA is an international multilateral agreement endorsed by the UNSC and everybody should honor its commitments.

US exit from Iran deal in nobody’s interests: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – At the joint presser with Austrian Chancellor Kurz, President Rouhani said that ruining Iran deal of 2015 would be harmful for all countries of the world.

Iran to thwart US policies affecting Tehran ties with world: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Speaking at the meeting of high-ranking delegations of Iran and Austria the Iranian President Rouhani said that Iran won’t let US undermine Tehran’s ties with the world.

Pres. Rouhani urges Europeans to condemn US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said at the meeting of high-ranking delegations of Iran and Switzerland that European countries should denounce US unilateral behavior in the world.

Switzerland to facilitate financial transactions with Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – The president of the Swiss-Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced Bern’s support for helping Iran’s financial transactions despite risk of US sanctions.

Iranian MPs call for lowering level of coop. with IAEA

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Casting doubt on the EU’s determination to secure Iran's economic interests in the nuclear deal, the MPs in Iranian Parliament have called for reducing the level of cooperation with IAEA.

Iran, P4+1 FMs to hold talks on JCPOA future in Vienna Fri.

TEHRAN, July 03 (MNA) – Foreign ministers from Iran and five world powers will meet in Austrian capital Fri. to try to save the JCPOA amid increasing US threats.

Iran warns US of blocking Iran’s oil exports; 'stop it or face the consequences'

TEHRAN, July 03 (MNA) – The Iranian president has said that the US cannot go ahead with its plan of stemming Iran’s oil exports, calling on the American to go ahead with their plans if they can.

Austrians say aligned with Iran, against anti-JCPOA moves of US

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The Austrian Chancellor Kurz and President Van der Bellen issued statements in the run-up to President Rouhani’s visit to Austria voicing strong support for nuclear deal.