Luxembourg Likely to Host EU’s SPV to Facilitate Iran Trade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Union reportedly picked Luxembourg to host the so-called Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which the bloc has designed to conduct banking transactions with Iran after the US withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and restored sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Iran Abiding by JCPOA Terms, IAEA Says in New Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has been abiding by the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, the latest report from the UN atomic watchdog indicated Monday, days after fresh US sanctions hit the country.
Iran Fulfilling Commitments under JCPOA: IAEA Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yukia Amano, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Iran is honoring its nuclear-related commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
EU Says Has Intensified Efforts to Preserve JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An official with the European Union said the 28-member block has intensified its efforts to preserve the 2015 nuclear accord between Tehran and world powers and maintain economic relations with the Islamic Republic in the face of Washington’s sanctions.
Zarif Urges Europe to Accelerate Measures to Save JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on European countries to accelerate their efforts to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which the US has withdrawn.
Iranian Envoy, Russian Deputy FM Discuss JCPOA, New US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov held talks on a range of issues, including the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the new round of US sanctions against Iran.
EU Reiterates Commitment to Iran Nuclear Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The European Union announced on Tuesday that it will remain committed to Iran nuclear agreement as long as Tehran complies with the deal.
Iran’s Zarif, British, Norwegian Counterparts Discuss JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made separate phone calls to his British and Norwegian counterparts to discuss a range of issues, including latest efforts to save the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran’s FM Highlights Israeli Attempts to Kill JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored attempts by Israel and its spy agency, Mossad, to sabotage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
EU Channel for Trade with Iran Facing New Obstacle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A financial channel that the European Union has devised to continue trade with Iran and neutralize the US sanctions against Tehran has faced a new obstacle, as the EU member states are reportedly reluctant to host the new financial structure.
South Korea Cautious about Trump's Decision to Scrap Nuclear Treaty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The South Korean government said Tuesday it will closely monitor the aftermath of the US move to annul a Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty with Russia.
Kremlin Says nuclear Pact US Wants to Quit Has Problems
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that a nuclear arms treaty Washington says it wants to quit had its weak points, but that it did not welcome what it called the dangerous US approach of talking of withdrawal without proposing a replacement.
Zarif: Iran Has No Preconditions for Talks with US; Mutual Respect Required
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran is ready to engage with the United States without preconditions, but there is no sign of readiness and respect from Washington.
Iran-JCPOA Parties Cooperation Shows US Isolation: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei said the close cooperation between Iran and the other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) proves that it is Washington, not Tehran, that has become isolated.
JCPOA Fate Hinges on EU: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian diplomat serving at the president's office said survival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal rests on the European Union which has promised to guarantee Iran’s interests and offer practical solutions.
EU’s Iran Package to Be Announced before Nov. 4
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian lawmaker said the European package of measures to secure Iran’s benefits from the 2015 nuclear deal would be announced before November 4, when a new round of US sanctions against Tehran comes into force.
President Rouhani Lauds Iran’s Diplomatic Achievements at UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised his administration’s diplomatic successes during the recent United Nations General Assembly meetings and said the Islamic Republic is respected by the World more than ever while the US government has become more isolated.
IAEA Says Does Not Take Intelligence at Face Value after Israel's Claims on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UN nuclear watchdog said its independence is paramount and it does not take intelligence presented to it at face value, in an apparent response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s description of a “secret atomic warehouse” in Iran.
