Heiko Maas
German Foreign Minister
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View Timeline →Pence Reiterates His Demand from Europe: Abandon the JCPOA
Mike Pence urged European nations to abandon the JCPOA and join the U.S. in applying maximum pressure on Iran, citing Iran's support for terrorism. This…
Official Registration of Europe's Mechanism for Trade with Iran; Implementation of 'INSTEX' Postponed to the Future
Three European countries have officially registered a financial mechanism called INSTEX to facilitate trade with Iran, contingent upon further actions and Iran's compliance with nuclear…
German Foreign Minister: Special Financial Mechanism for Iran to Be Implemented Soon
The German Foreign Minister announced that the EU will soon implement a special financial mechanism to facilitate transactions with Iran, circumventing U.S. sanctions. This move…
German Foreign Minister: The Cancellation of Mahan's License Was Necessary, Approach to 'JCPOA' Has Not Changed
Germany has revoked Mahan Airlines' license, citing security concerns and potential military use, while affirming its support for the Iran nuclear deal. This decision follows…
Russia Agrees to French and German Oversight of the Kerch Strait
Russia has agreed to allow French and German observers in the Kerch Strait following a naval confrontation with Ukraine. This development comes amid rising tensions…
France: US Sanctions Against Iran Present an Opportunity for Independent European Financial Institutions
Bruno Le Maire, the French Economy Minister, argues that US sanctions against Iran create an opportunity for Europe to establish independent financial institutions for trade.…
Heiko Maas: Germany and the U.S. Pursue Common Goals Regarding Iran
Heiko Maas, the German Foreign Minister, emphasized that Germany and the U.S. share common goals regarding Iran despite differing approaches, particularly concerning the nuclear deal…
Germany: The Collapse of the JCPOA Will Ignite the Entire Region
Germany's Foreign Minister emphasizes the need to maintain the nuclear deal with Iran to prevent regional instability. Tehran insists it does not seek nuclear weapons,…
The Great Escape of European Companies from Iran
European companies are increasingly withdrawing from Iran following the US exit from the JCPOA, as they face significant pressure and challenges in maintaining their operations.…
16 American Republican Senators Call for Iran's Expulsion from SWIFT
Sixteen Republican senators in the U.S. are calling for Iran's removal from the SWIFT financial system to support the Trump administration's maximum pressure strategy. This…
Merkel's Tepid Response to Europe's Payment System Independence Solution for Preserving the JCPOA
Angela Merkel did not endorse the idea of an independent European payment system as a solution to preserve the JCPOA, despite support from Foreign Minister…
Germany: Europe Needs a Payment System Independent of the U.S. to Save the JCPOA
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas emphasizes the need for Europe to establish an independent payment system to sustain the JCPOA amid U.S. sanctions. Despite European…
China and Germany Defend Their Trade Relations with Iran
China and Germany have publicly defended their trade relations with Iran despite U.S. sanctions imposed by President Trump. Khamenei reassured that Iran is not worried…
Pompeo's Renewed Call to U.S. Allies to Join Iran Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on allies to join in sanctions against Iran, labeling the regime as a threat to global peace.…
Merkel Says Germany and China Will Remain Committed to the JCPOA
German Chancellor Angela Merkel affirmed Germany and China's commitment to the JCPOA during her visit to China, coinciding with a meeting between the Presidents of…
German Foreign Minister Meets Pompeo; Ongoing Disputes Between Europe and America Over JCPOA
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss ongoing disputes over the JCPOA. Maas emphasized Europe's united stance…
Germany's Inability to Fully Support Companies Against U.S. Sanctions
Germany's Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has acknowledged the government's inability to fully support companies against U.S. sanctions on Iran, following the U.S. withdrawal from the…
Zarif: Talk of Disruption in Europe-US Relations is Wishful Thinking
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif described his recent talks in Brussels about the JCPOA as a positive start, dismissing concerns over a rift between Europe and…
US Consultations with Britain, France, and Germany Regarding Iran
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has engaged in discussions with European counterparts about Iran's nuclear program and regional activities. This comes as Iran's Foreign…
Hassan Rouhani: If the Remaining Five Countries Guarantee Iran's Interests, the JCPOA Will Remain
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani stated that the JCPOA could remain in effect if the remaining signatory countries guarantee Iran's interests following the U.S. withdrawal. This…