Iran–United States relations

Press release - Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Iran

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Iran–United States relations, International relations, International sanctions, Commercial policy, Magnitsky Act, Economy of Iran, Sanctions against Iran, EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, International sanctions during the Ukrainian crisis

While urging the Chinese authorities to repeal the draconian national security law introduced last year, MEPs encourage EU countries to impose sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for serious violations of human rights and international law in Hong Kong under the EU human rights sanctions regime.

Key Points: 
  • While urging the Chinese authorities to repeal the draconian national security law introduced last year, MEPs encourage EU countries to impose sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for serious violations of human rights and international law in Hong Kong under the EU human rights sanctions regime.
  • While urging the countrys authorities to genuinely abolish the death penalty for these offenders, the resolution strongly supports EU sanctions against Saudi officials responsible for grave human rights violations.
  • All EU exports of mass surveillance technology and other dual-use items to Saudi Arabia should be suspended, say MEPs.
  • The resolution also calls on Iran to stop threatening Dr Djalalis family in both Sweden and Iran.

Iran Election Boycott Threat As Economic Conditions Worsen NewsBlaze Story

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Iran–United States relations, Countries, Asia, Protests in Iran, Iranian Revolution, In Iran, Pan-Islamism, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

In "Protests Grow in Iran as Working Conditions Worsen," Iranian writer, Hamid Enayat tells the latest story of the Iranian people's struggle for normalcy.

Key Points: 
  • In "Protests Grow in Iran as Working Conditions Worsen," Iranian writer, Hamid Enayat tells the latest story of the Iranian people's struggle for normalcy.
  • "In Iran, the people are being deprived economically by the policies of the regime and its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC).
  • "NewsBlaze has been telling the story of the Iranian people's struggle against the mullahs since 2006.
  • NewsBlaze was founded in 2004 as an independent online newspaper and information portal, forming relationships with other publishers and wire services.

Hostage Aid Worldwide: The 2015 administration left American Hostages behind. To this day Siamak Namazi remains in Iran's Evin Prison.

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Foreign relations, Iran–United States relations, International relations, Nizar Zakka, Siamak Namazi, Namazi, Evin Prison, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Kamran Ghaderi, Prisoner exchanges between Iran and United States

The Obama administration's January 2016 exchange of prisoners left Nizar Zakka and Siamak Namazi behind.

Key Points: 
  • The Obama administration's January 2016 exchange of prisoners left Nizar Zakka and Siamak Namazi behind.
  • To this day Siamak still remains in Iran's Evin Prison.
  • Under the Iran nuclear deal, the Iranian regime has also taken a number of Western citizens hostage.
  • It is the view of Hostage Aid Worldwide that this approach will be unhelpful and prove opportunistic for Iran.

Iran: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA)

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Foreign relations, Iran–United States relations, International relations, Nuclear energy in Iran, Foreign relations of Iran, In Iran, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, United States withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) at this critical point in time.

Key Points: 
  • The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) at this critical point in time.
  • We are determined to continue working with the international community to preserve the JCPOA and ensure its full implementation.
  • Unless reversed, this decision will substantially restrict the IAEAs ability to verify that nuclear material and activities in Iran remain for exclusively peaceful purposes.
  • We strongly support the ongoing intense diplomatic efforts, and the contacts of the EU High Representative as JCPOA Coordinator with all relevant partners.

Readout of the telephone conversation between President Charles Michel and President of Iran Hassan Rouhani

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Nuclear program of Iran, Foreign relations, Government of Iran, Iran–United States relations, International relations, Foreign relations of Iran, Nuclear energy in Iran, In Iran, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Hassan Rouhani

President of the European Council Charles Michel had a call with President Hassan Rouhani, President of Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday 18 February 2021.

Key Points: 
  • President of the European Council Charles Michel had a call with President Hassan Rouhani, President of Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday 18 February 2021.
  • They discussed the socio-economic and health impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and had an exchange of views on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA).
  • President Michel expressed concern over actions which constituted a departure from Iran's commitments under the Agreement, including the announced decision to suspend the Additional Protocol.
  • President Michel indicated that preserving a space for diplomacy, underpinned by positive steps, was crucial at this stage.

Federprivacy Data Protection Research: In 2020 Fines Reach €307 Million in Europe

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Monday, January 18, 2021
International sanctions, Itemized deduction, Taxation in the United States, Iran–United States relations, International relations, Sanctions against Iran, Foreign relations, Economy of Iran, International sanctions during the Ukrainian crisis, Government, Economic sanctions

Then the Italian data protectionauthority with 35 fines, and the Romanian authority (ANSPDCP) with 26 sanctions.

Key Points: 
  • Then the Italian data protectionauthority with 35 fines, and the Romanian authority (ANSPDCP) with 26 sanctions.
  • There is a different perspective if we consider the economic value of the sanctions instead of their number.
  • These are only some of the different figures that are itemized in the Federprivacy report.
  • Telecommunications has been the second in this list with 62,400,000, and business the third with 38,100,000.

Federprivacy Data Protection Research: In 2020 Fines Reach €307 Million in Europe

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Monday, January 18, 2021
International sanctions, Itemized deduction, Taxation in the United States, Iran–United States relations, International relations, Sanctions against Iran, Foreign relations, Economy of Iran, International sanctions during the Ukrainian crisis, Government, Economic sanctions

Then the Italian data protectionauthority with 35 fines, and the Romanian authority (ANSPDCP) with 26 sanctions.

Key Points: 
  • Then the Italian data protectionauthority with 35 fines, and the Romanian authority (ANSPDCP) with 26 sanctions.
  • There is a different perspective if we consider the economic value of the sanctions instead of their number.
  • These are only some of the different figures that are itemized in the Federprivacy report.
  • Telecommunications has been the second in this list with 62,400,000, and business the third with 38,100,000.

Iran: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA), following latest Iranian activities

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Foreign relations, Iran–United States relations, Nuclear program of Iran, Nuclear energy in Iran, Foreign relations of Iran, International relations, In Iran, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Reactions to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Negotiations leading to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Key Points: 
  • The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
  • Iran's action is also inconsistent with the JCPoA's clear provisions on Fordow and has potentially severe proliferation implications.
  • We express support for the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the framework of the Joint Commission, with the EU High Representative as its coordinator, to ensure full JCPoA implementation.
  • We welcome President-elect Biden's positive statements on the JCPoA, and look forward to working with the incoming US-Administration.

AJC Appalled by October 18 End of Iranian Arms Embargo

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
International relations, Foreign relations, Nuclear program of Iran, Iran–United States relations, In Iran, Foreign relations of Iran, Nuclear energy in Iran, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Arms embargo, Economic sanctions, United Nations Security Council Resolution, United States withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee, criticizing the UN Security Council's failure to extend the international arms embargo on Iran, proclaimed Sunday, October 18, as "a profoundly sad and dangerous day for global security."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee, criticizing the UN Security Council's failure to extend the international arms embargo on Iran, proclaimed Sunday, October 18, as "a profoundly sad and dangerous day for global security."
  • "Thanks to UN Security Council inaction, as ofOctober 18 Iran will be free to legally buy and sell conventional weapons without violating the JCPOA (2015 Iranian nuclear deal) or UN restrictions," said AJC CEO David Harris.
  • Under the JCPOA, the arms embargo, first imposed in 2007, was given an expiration date ofOctober 18, 2020.
  • A U.S. proposal to extend the embargo was rejected by the Security Council on August 14.

Iran: Remarks by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Bo

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Nuclear program of Iran, Iran–United States relations, Foreign relations of Iran, Foreign relations, Nuclear energy in Iran, In Iran, International relations, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, United States withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Criticism of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

I thank the European Parliament for its ongoing concern about the situation in Iran, including the recent worrying Human Rights related developments.

Key Points: 
  • I thank the European Parliament for its ongoing concern about the situation in Iran, including the recent worrying Human Rights related developments.
  • Following the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the so-called JCPOA, Iran had legitimate expectations that this nuclear deal would result in more concrete economic benefits.
  • In addition, Iran is experiencing shortages of important humanitarian items like personal protective equipment and medicine that could help in fighting COVID-19.
  • Together with our European and international partners, we are working hard to make sure that diplomacy with Iran continues to be possible.
  • We underline to all our partners, and not just Iran, that the perpetrators of such acts must be held accountable.
  • We continue to engage the Iranian authorities on their distressing practice of arbitrarily detaining European Union-Iranian dual nationals.
  • Madam President, Honourable Members, Let me finish with some remarks on the nuclear agreement.
  • Without the nuclear deal, Iran could have developed a nuclear weapon by now with all the security implications for the region and beyond.
  • Link to the video: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-195823 Closing remarks Thank you President, it has been a busy morning.
  • Whatever is going to happen in the US after the next election it is not sure that the JCPOA will resist.
  • You can count on the work of the European External Action Service engaging on these issues.
  • Thank you very much Members of the Parliament for your support and for this long and moving session.