November 2018
Iraqi: New Ideas Proposed for Iran-Europe Financial System
Abbas Araghchi announced new ideas for a financial system between Iran and Europe amid ongoing negotiations. The implementation of a special mechanism for non-dollar transactions…
The European Union and the Rescue of the JCPOA: From Asking to Being Unable
The EU is struggling to maintain the JCPOA after the US withdrawal, facing internal and external pressures. While European leaders emphasize the importance of the…
The Nuclear Paradox of the Regime and the Dying JCPOA
Iranian officials express growing impatience with Europe over the implementation of the JCPOA, warning that if benefits are not realized, the agreement will not survive.…
Why Does the Islamic Republic Not Leave the JCPOA?
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the benefits of the JCPOA for Iran are nearly zero, prompting discussions about whether Iran should exit…
Salehi Warns the European Union: Iran's Patience is Running Out
Ali Akbar Salehi warned the EU that Iran's patience regarding economic benefits from the JCPOA is running out, threatening to resume uranium enrichment if oil…
Abbas Araghchi: The Benefits of the JCPOA for Iran Are Close to Zero
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that the benefits of the JCPOA for Iran are nearly nonexistent due to U.S. sanctions. He emphasized that…
Salehi: Europe's Failure to Fulfill JCPOA Commitments Will Have Dire Consequences
Ali Akbar Salehi warned the EU that failure to fulfill JCPOA commitments could lead to dire consequences for Iran. The EU is trying to maintain…
Zarif to Europe: You Can't Swim Without Getting Wet
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif criticized European countries for failing to establish a financial mechanism to bypass U.S. sanctions, emphasizing that one cannot achieve results without…
Iraqi: New Initiatives Regarding Europe's Financial Mechanism Are Being Designed
Abbas Araghchi announced new initiatives for the EU's financial mechanism to support Iran amid ongoing discussions with British and French officials. The U.S. withdrawal from…
Iran's Deputy Oil Minister: France is Likely to Host the Special European Mechanism
Iran's Deputy Oil Minister indicated that France is likely to host a new financial mechanism aimed at facilitating trade with Europe amidst U.S. sanctions. The…
US Representative on Iran: We Are Vigilant Against Evasion of Sanctions
Brian Hook, the US Special Representative for Iran, warns that foreign companies trading with Iran may be funding terrorism and emphasizes that the US will…
Iraqchi: Europe's Actions Regarding the JCPOA Have Not Led to Operational Solutions
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, urged European nations to take concrete steps to uphold the JCPOA, criticizing their actions as ineffective. He highlighted the…
Austria Refuses to Host Europe's Special Financial Mechanism for Iran
Austria has declined to host the European special financial mechanism intended to facilitate financial transactions with Iran amidst U.S. sanctions. This decision follows similar rejections…
Zarif: Economic Interests Worth Tens of Thousands of Billions Are Behind the Campaign Against Anti-Money Laundering Bills
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif claims that campaigns against anti-money laundering legislation are driven by the economic interests of powerful individuals. He highlights the…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Calls FATF 'Capitulation' and 'Humiliating'
Kazem Sedighi, Tehran's Friday prayer leader, criticized the FATF regulations as 'humiliating' and urged Iranian officials to reject such laws. The Guardian Council recently rejected…
Iraqi: The Dominance of the Dollar Over European Institutions is the Reason for the Delay in the Special Mechanism
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, highlighted the challenges in launching the European financial mechanism due to U.S. dollar dominance over European institutions. He noted…