EU realized that putting IRGC on terrorist list is ‘play with fire’: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Sunday that the Council of European Ministers realized that placing the IRGC on the list of terrorist organization is a “play with fire”.

It’s ‘irrational’ to put IRGC on terrorist list: Swedish FM

TEHRAN – Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Wednesday that Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) cannot be named a terrorist organization just for what he called “violation of human rights in Iran”.

Borrell says JCPOA not ‘dead’ but no progress in talks

TEHRAN- Josep Borrel, the head of foreign policy for the EU, stated on Monday that although there has been no progress in negotiations to resurrect the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the deal is not “dead.”

EU not seeking to take costly actions, Abdollahian says

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Foreign Minister of Iran, said on Monday that European politicians should steer clear of making emotional and illogical remarks, citing European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell’s recent remarks as evidence that the EU is not looking to take costly actions.

Blacklisting IRGC must be approved by court: EU’s Borrell

TEHRAN- Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, stated on Monday that without a court order the EU cannot declare the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

EU’s Borrell continues to work with Iran, U.S. on JCPOA: spokesman

TEHRAN – A senior spokesman for the European Union has said that Josep Borrell, the foreign policy chief of the bloc, continues to work with the partners at the talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. 

Iran FM calls European Parliament's decision ‘a shot in the foot’

Abdollahian calls EU Parliament move ‘emotional, injudicious, inaccurate and unprofessional’

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian asserted on Thursday that the European Parliament has “shot itself in the foot” while voting to call for the European Union and its member states to include Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organization.”

EU’s Borrell should focus on JCPOA revival: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has called on the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell to stay focused on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Window for JCPOA revival is open, but will never last forever: Iranian FM

TEHRAN - There is still time for the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear accord to come to a solid and long-lasting agreement by revitalizing the multilateral agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said.

EU Foreign policy chief, Oman FM discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN – The European Union foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, met in Amman with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi to discuss a range of issues including the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian and EU chief diplomats hold talks in Jordan

Iran FM: Security cannot be  imported or purchased

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister who had visited Amman, Jordan, for a conference on Iraq held two hours of talks with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in which the sides exchanged views on the most pressing issues between Iran and the EU, especially the Vienna talks intended to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA.

Iran to EU: West is wrong if it thinks it can ‘generate leverage’ via pressure

TEHRAN - In a conversation with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday that lasted for 70 minutes, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed that the Islamic Republic is firm to “respond to sanctions and interference”.

Iran FM discusses JCPOA with Borrell, Ukraine war with Guterres

‘EU’s strategic goals have fallen victim to false information provided by ill-wishers’

TEHRAN- In separate phone calls with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian exchanged views on various issues, including the latest issues surrounding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal – JCPOA - as well as the newest developments in the Ukraine conflict.

Iran FM, EU chief diplomat discuss developments surrounding JCPOA

TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell addressed the talks aimed at renewing the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement – JCPOA- and lifting sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

FM calls accusations against Iran on Ukraine fabricated, unsubstantiated

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian reiterated on Thursday that accusations against in the Ukraine war are “fabricated and unsubstantiated”.

'Iran is against Ukraine war and strongly rejects delivering drones to Russia'

We strongly reject selling drones to Russia, Iran FM tells EU's Borrell

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian told European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Thursday with unequivocal words that it is not Iran’s policy to sell arms to Russia in its war with Ukraine.

Nuclear industry invincible, no option other than diplomacy: Iran

TEHRAN - The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Saturday that Tehran’s nuclear industry is completely impervious to attempts to undermine it, stressing that enemies have no option but to pursue diplomacy vis-à-vis the Iranian nuclear issue.

Iran FM to EU's Borrell: Iran not a ‘land for velvet or colorful coups’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has told European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell that Iran is not a “land for velvet or colorful coups” and called Iran “anchorage of durable stability in the region.”

Iran stands against Western blackmailing, Foreign Ministry says

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran will react to new sanctions and pressure by the U.S. and its European allies to gain new concessions or blackmail Iran. 

FM to Borrell: If EU takes ‘hasty political measure’ to incite rioters, Iran will respond in kind

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian threatened on Wednesday that if the European Union takes a “hasty political measure” that would provoke rioters in Iran, the Islamic Republic will respond accordingly.

Aide to Iran FM: No stalemate in nuclear talks

TEHRAN – An aide to Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday defied EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell that the nuclear talks has stalemated, saying there is no deadlock in the negotiations.

Borrell: US mid-term polls, Iran’s demands have stalemated nuclear talks

TEHRAN - Negotiations to bring Iran and the U.S. back into the 2015 nuclear deal limiting Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions are in A "stalemate", EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday.

Words War of Nuclear Deal

TEHRAN— The ongoing negotiations to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aka 2015 nuclear deal, has reached a critical stage. Iran has sent its response to the U.S. amendments to the EU proposed text, and is awaiting the United States’ response.

Borrell ‘optimistic’ about Vienna talks

TEHRAN – The European Union’s foreign policy chief has said he is upbeat about the talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. 

Iran to finish review of US response to EU nuclear text by Friday: report 

TEHRAN – At least until the end of Friday, Iran will conclude a review of the United States’ response to the European Union’s draft text intended to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, a news website close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said in a tweet on Sunday.

Russian foreign minister backs EU proposal to revive JCPOA

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has endorsed the European Union’s draft text to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA, the Russian ambassador to the IAEA said on Tuesday.