Swedish FM describes talks with Zarif as ‘Frank and constructive’

TEHRAN – Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom has said that her talks with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif were “frank” and “constructive”.

Araqchi meets former Swedish PM

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Thursday held separate talks with Carl Bildt, a former Swedish premier and a chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Hans Blix, a former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Carl Bildt: Trump’s JCPOA exit an ‘assault on Europe’s sovereignty’

TEHRAN – Writing an article in the Washington Post on Sunday, former Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt has said Trump’s decision to try to blow up the nuclear deal is nothing less than a massive assault on the sovereignty of others—most notably that of Europe.

Sweden’s Carl Bildt: Nothing new in Netanyahu’s speech

In a tweet immediately after Netanyahu’s remarks, Bildt said, “No allegation that Iran cheats on 2015 nuclear deal.” PA/PA

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First look at real threats and then talk about missile program

TEHRAN - Talks on Iran’s missile program is expected to feature high in talks between French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian with top Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday.

EU official defends Iran’s missile program

TEHRAN – Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, on Tuesday defended Iran’s right to have ballistic missiles, saying not only Iran, but other regional countries also have ballistic missiles.