Foreign relations of Iran

The Good ISIS - NEW INFO & ANALYSIS - Iran Nuclear Program & IAEA Report on Iran, Upcoming IAEA Board of Governors Meeting

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Countries, Foreign relations, Government, Nuclear program of Iran, Nuclear energy in Iran, Politics of Iran, Nuclear proliferation, Foreign relations of Iran, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran and weapons of mass destruction, Views on the nuclear program of Iran

What: David Albright answers questions on Iran's nuclear program, the latest reports by the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA), and his new groundbreaking book: Iran's Perilous Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons .

Key Points: 
  • What: David Albright answers questions on Iran's nuclear program, the latest reports by the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA), and his new groundbreaking book: Iran's Perilous Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons .
  • Albright answers Q's on Iran nuke program, new IAEA report & his new book: Iran's Perilous Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons.
  • Albright will discuss and be available to answer questions on Iran's past and current nuclear weapons capabilities and recent IAEA reports on Iran's nuclear advances, safeguards issues, and continued stonewalling of inspectors.
  • 6) Today, Iran does not appear to have a program focused on the actual building of nuclear weapons.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of Foreign Affairs Council of 22 March 2021

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Foreign relations of the European Union, European External Action Service, International relations, Presidency of Donald Trump, Diplomacy, Government, Foreign relations of Iran, In Iran

The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 10.00.

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  • The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 10.00.
  • The briefing will be given by a senior EEAS official.
  • Please note that this press briefing will take place remotely.
  • Those who already registered for previous press briefings on Foreign Affairs Council meetings do not need to do it again.

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.

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  • 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.

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.

Media advisory - Press briefings ahead of Foreign Affairs Council of 7 December 2020

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Friday, December 4, 2020
European External Action Service, International relations, Diplomacy, Government, Foreign relations of Iran, In Iran, John Kerry

Off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 4 December 2020 at 14.00.

Key Points: 
  • Off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 4 December 2020 at 14.00.
  • It will be followed by a technical off the record briefing on the new global regime setting up restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses by EEAS and Commission officials.
  • Please note that this press briefing will take place remotely.
  • Those who already registered for previous press briefing on Foreign Affairs Council meeting earlier this year do not need to do it again.

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."

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  • 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.

EU sanctions regime for chemical weapons renewed for one year

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Countries, Foreign relations, Government, Treaties of the Holy See, Human rights instruments, Politics of Iran, Foreign relations of Iran, Chemical Weapons Convention, Nuclear proliferation, Chemical warfare, International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Sanctions against Iran

The Council today decided to extend the regime allowing the EU to impose restrictive measures on persons and entities involved in the development and use of chemical weapons by one year, until 16 October 2021.

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  • The Council today decided to extend the regime allowing the EU to impose restrictive measures on persons and entities involved in the development and use of chemical weapons by one year, until 16 October 2021.
  • The sanctions regime was introduced in 2018 as a follow-up to the conclusions of the European Council of 28 June 2018.
  • The objective was to counter the proliferation and use of chemical weapons, which pose a serious threat to international security.
  • The objective of the EU sanctions regime is to support the global prohibition of chemical weapons as laid down by the Chemical Weapons Convention, at a moment when chemical attacks are increasing in various parts of the world.

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.

Iran/US: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell, Coordin

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Sunday, September 20, 2020
Nuclear program of Iran, In Iran, Iran–United States relations, Foreign relations of Iran, Foreign policy of the Barack Obama administration, Units of time, Time, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, International relations, United Nations Security Council Resolution, United States withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

I take note of the US announcement of 19 September regarding the so-called UN sanctions snapback mechanism under the UN Security Council resolution 2231.

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  • I take note of the US announcement of 19 September regarding the so-called UN sanctions snapback mechanism under the UN Security Council resolution 2231.
  • As recalled in my statement of 20 August, as well as in the Chairs statement following the JCPOA Joint Commission on 1 September 2020, the US unilaterally ceased participation in the JCPOA by presidential Memorandum on 8 May 2018 and has subsequently not participated in any JCPOA-related activities.
  • It cannot, therefore, be considered to be a JCPOA participant State and cannot initiate the process of reinstating UN sanctions under the UN Security Council resolution 2231.
  • As coordinator of the JCPOA Joint Commission I will continue to do everything possible to ensure the preservation and full implementation of the JCPOA by all.