Syed Zafar Mehdi

Germany asks India to resist U.S. pressure, continue buying oil from Iran

In a direct rebuke to the United States, Germany has urged India not to buckle under the U.S. pressure and continue buying oil from Iran.

Germany, Iran discuss expansion of ties on Fajr theater festival

TEHRAN – The expansion of relations at the Fajr International Theater Festival was discussed in a meeting between the organizers and the first secretary and director of the Cultural Section of the German Embassy, Justus Kemper, in Tehran on Wednesday.

By staff and agencies

U.S. seeks to stop transfer of Iran’s cash out of Germany

Top Trump administration officials are working to stop Germany from allowing Iran to fly more than $350 million in cash out of the country and back to Tehran.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Does Europe decide on independence from U.S. finally?

TEHRAN - The 4+1 Summit was launched in Vienna Friday to try to repair the damage done when the U.S. reneged on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

Rouhani calls EU trio package to save nuclear deal ‘disappointing’

President Hassan Rouhani has said a package proposed by the European Union trio of Germany, France and Britain on how to save the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran is "disappointing".

By Hanif Ghaffari

Merkel lost the game!

TEHRAN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel attacked Iran's regional policy in his most recent statement. This is while the German government is one of the main supporters of the terrorist and takfiri groups in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Ghaderi

Is Europe really struggling to maintain JCPOA?

The equations which affect the nuclear agreement are getting more and more complicated. Many analysts of the international affairs have predicted that, regarding the direct influence of the United States and U.S. Treasury orders and decisions on European companies, European authorities can’t practically provide necessary guarantees for the continuation of the nuclear deal.

Germany says ready to assist recovery of Iranian economy

TEHRAN – Germany stands ready to provide support to Iran in restoring its economy and good trade relations as long as Tehran complies with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), known as the Iran nuclear deal, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Pompeo's special mission and shadow of U.S. secret diplomacy over Europe

TEHRAN - Intense negotiations between the U.S. and Europe over the Iran nuclear deal are ongoing.

No alternative to Iran deal: German FM

TEHRAN – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday that he was not surprised by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s attack on the Iran nuclear deal, before adding, “We do not see at this time a better alternative.”

By Payman Yazdani

U.S.-EU possible soft tactic to contain Iran

The U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has created a new rounds of speculations about the three European major players’ (the UK, France and Germany) capabilities and abilities to keep the deal alive without the U.S.

Iran, Germany discuss drawing roadmap to boost co-op in water sector

TEHRAN — Iran and Germany have called for devising a roadmap towards improving cooperation in water-related issues, especially governing transboundary waters as well as implementing wastewater management projects.

Germany ready to help its firms keep doing business in Iran

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is ready to help its firms continue doing business in Iran, its economy minister said on Friday.

Berlin wants U.S. stay in nuclear deal: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Germany has said that Berlin prefers that the United States stay in the nuclear deal.