Trump administration is unpredictable, ex-negotiator says

TEHRAN – A former Iranian diplomat believes the 2015 nuclear agreement can survive U.S. unilateral withdrawal provided that the other signatories to the deal – Russia, China, France, Britain Germany and the European Union – show persistence in saving the accord by securing Iran’s interests.

Asia-Europe leaders support JCPOA, decry return of sanctions 

TEHRAN – Late on Friday, the political leaders attending the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) reaffirmed their "collective support" for a multilateral nuclear agreement Iran signed with major world powers in 2015, saying the lifting of sanctions against Tehran is an essential part of the deal.

By Saeed Sobhani

What Is Europe's Strategy on the JCPOA?

TEHRAN - The disputes over the "future of the nuclear deal" are still ongoing. The analysis of this conflict is not so easy, considering the remarkable relations between Washington and Europe. In other words, Western officials look at the nuclear deal not as an "independent legal variable", but as a "dependent political variable".

‘Russia continuing Iran co-up after U.S. JCPOA exit’

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has stressed his country’s determination to maintain cooperation with Iran in the aftermath of U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and restoration of sanctions, IRNA reported on Friday.

Top EU diplomat hopeful Iran payment system coming in weeks

Asian partners seek to keep nuclear deal: Mogherini

TEHRAN - European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Thursday that the EU’s Asian partners seek to keep the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Sanctions can be turned into opportunity: diplomat

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei said on Wednesday that although sanctions have big negative effects, countries under sanctions can turn them into opportunities, IRNA reported.

Ashton: ‘In many agreements you don’t get 100% compliance but Iran is 100% compliant’ to nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Former European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has voiced concerns about the U.S. unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA, and its consequences for other diplomatic talks and joint collaborations in the future.

Trump has launched ‘economic terrorism’ by halting Iranians’ access to medicine: Hatami

TEHRAN –Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday that the Donald Trump administration has launched “economic terrorism” by preventing Iranians’ access to medicine, calling the move “inhumane”.

Rouhani: U.S. has launched its psychological warfare project against Iran

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the U.S. been seeking to delegitimize the Islamic Republic system and has started its project through a “psychological warfare”.

Arbitration clause in foreign contracts makes compensation of losses for Iranians easier: TRAC director 

TEHRAN - Oveis Rezvanian, director of the Tehran Regional Arbitration Centre (TRAC), says in all international contracts the parties shall agree that their dispute be settled by arbitration. 

Britain committed to economic ties with Iran under JCPOA framework: ambassador

TEHRAN – Britain is fully committed to its economic ties with Iran under the framework of the Joint Comprehension Plan of Action (JCPOA), the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported on Saturday quoting the British Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire.

Austria backs JCPOA full implementation: envoy

TEHRAN – Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz has reiterated his country’s support for the full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Tehran warns about U.S. ‘dangerous behavior’

TEHRAN - Majid Takht-Ravanchi, deputy director of the presidential chief of staff for political affairs, has warned about the consequences of the U.S. “dangerous behavior” and the silence of other countries in the face of such attitude.

By Martin Love

Those who temporarily are losing badly often do win

By the time this column is printed it’s more than likely Brett Kavanaugh will have won a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, voted in by the slight majority of GOP senators in the U.S Congress… to the dismay and consternation of most all thoughtful Americans, including (notably) many hundreds of professors at law schools across the country.

EU says determined to save Iran deal despite U.S. exit

TEHRAN – European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday the bloc is determined to keep the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran in place despite U.S. withdrawal. 

Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah and Egypt's Hosni Mubarak pushed U.S. to attack Iran, Kerry reveals

Kerry warns of war after U.S. exit from nuclear deal

Former secretary of state John Kerry said on Friday that there is chance of conflict with Iran after the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Use of dollar in trade declining, Zarif says

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that the use of dollar in trade is declining and this has been caused by the U.S. adoption of sanctions against other countries.

Zarif assures Trump will not get a better deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that he assures U.S. President Donald Trump that he will not get a better deal than the 2015 nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Zarif: ICJ ruling is a ‘victory for rule of law’

TEHRAN- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that the ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in which it has ordered the U.S. to lift sanctions on Iran is a “victory for rule of law”.

Austria: JCPOA important deal for regional security

TEHRAN – Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has said the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is an important deal for the security of the region.

Iranians entitled to benefit from Iran deal: Austrian ambassador

TEHRAN – The Austrian Ambassador to Tehran, Stefan Scholz, said on Monday that that Iranians are entitled to benefit from the 2015 nuclear agreement, in the economic sphere in particular.

Ambassador: Norway working closely with Iran, EU to help preserve JCPOA

The Norwegian Ambassador to Tehran, Lars Nordrum, says Oslo is fully committed to the JCPOA and will support promised financial mechanism by the European Union to continue trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions.

By Marjohn Sheikhi

U.S. running a real risk to international trading system: Lord Lamont

TEHRAN– UK PM Trade Envoy to Iran Lord Norman Lamont said in an exclusive interview with Mehr News that U.S. President Trump’s extensive use of the sanctions regime is running a real risk to the international trading system.

Austria: U.S. JCPOA exit undermines mutual trust

TEHRAN – Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl on Saturday said the 2015 nuclear deal is the result of multilateral diplomacy and said the U.S. pullout from the deal has undermined mutual trust, IRNA reported, citing Russia Today.

German FM: Europe stands by Iran in nuclear deal

TEHRAN – German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass on Friday highlighted the need to maintain trade with Tehran, saying Europe unanimously stands by Iran in the nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA.

Zarif: U.S. 'obsession' with Iran is backfiring everywhere

The Donald Trump administration's “obsession” with Iran is backfiring throughout the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told Al-Monitor in an exclusive interview Friday evening.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com

Macron and Trump: From controversy to bargain

French President Emmanuel Macron has recently had lots of ups and downs! On the one hand, he had secret dealings with Trump's government over current issues in the region (especially over Syria and Iran), and on the other hand, he is trying to enter international equations as an independent leader.

Minimum 7 central banks ready to work with Iran: Zarif

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday that at least seven central banks have agreed to create a special financial mechanism to have relations with Iran.

U.S. cornered at UN, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the U.S. achieved nothing at the UN General Assembly and UN Security Council’s meetings.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com

Macron tries to complete Trump's project

The Elysee Palace continues its direct play on the U.S. ground. The evidences suggest that French President, Emmanuel Macron, is once again planning to get involved in a "predetermined game" over bringing up the issue of making a "complementary agreement" regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action at the United Nations General Assembly, and then ask Washington to return to the nuclear deal if Iran agrees to restrain its missile and regional capabilities!