European Union

Rouhani warns Europeans against siding with US in backing anti-Iran resolution

Aug 13, 2020 02:58

President Hassan Rouhani has warned the Europeans against falling into the trap of siding with the US in supporting a resolution that aims to extend an arms embargo against Iran indefinitely.
Europeans should pay compensation for downed Ukrainian plane: Iran Central Insurance

Aug 10, 2020 09:48

The president of the Central Insurance of Iran says a Ukrainian passenger plane that was accidentally downed near Tehran in early January was insured by European firms and they should pay compensation for it.
Russia says to continue cooperation with Iran despite US sanctions

Aug 03, 2020 06:10

Russian First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Vladimir Jabbarov stressed that Moscow will continue its cooperation with Iran in defiance of Washington.
Terrorists organizing murder from their safe havens in US, EU: Iran’s Zarif

Aug 02, 2020 01:57

Iran has lashed out at Western countries for financing and harboring terrorists, saying the safe havens provided for these groups in the US and Europe have given them a platform for organizing the murder of innocent civilians.
Russia vows ‘reciprocal’ response to EU’s political sanctions

Jul 31, 2020 10:39

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it will respond in kind to travel and financial sanctions imposed by the European Union on a department of its military intelligence service over alleged cyber-attacks.
Record 12.1% collapse in second quarter eurozone GDP

Jul 31, 2020 10:29

The European economy was hit by its sharpest recorded contraction in the second quarter, with GDP down 12.1 percent in the eurozone and 11.9 percent across the EU.
European MPs: Israel’s illegal land garb bid impedes Palestinian self-determination

Jul 30, 2020 03:00

A group of European parliamentarians have decried Israel’s plan to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank as “illegal”, saying the scheme, which will deprive the Palestinians of their right to self-determination, should not “pass unchallenged.”
EU’s Hong Kong proposal prompts Beijing’s censure

Jul 29, 2020 12:06

China has denounced a decision by the European Union to restrict the export of ‘sensitive’ technology to Hong Kong in response to a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.
EU lawmakers concerned bin Salman may kill ex-rival in Saudi jail

Jul 29, 2020 02:22

The largest bloc at the European Parliament says it has concerns that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may attempt to kill his predecessor and onetime rival, Mohammed bin Nayef, in custody.
US cranks up pressure on Europe over Russia pipeline projects

Jul 26, 2020 09:12

Risking a further escalation of tensions, the United States is increasing pressure on European contractors to drop out of Nord Stream 2 - a major Russian pipeline project that would transport gas to Europe under the Baltic Sea, according to a report.