May 2016
Zarif: The U.S. Should Provide More Guarantees to European Banks for Trade with Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif called on the U.S. to provide guarantees to European banks to facilitate trade with Iran, citing ongoing concerns about U.S. penalties.…
Iran Halts Heavy Water Sales to the U.S.
Iran has ceased heavy water shipments to the U.S. due to increased distrust following the seizure of Iranian assets. The U.S. House of Representatives has…
Iraqi: Compensating for 12 Years of Sanctions Will Take Time
Abbas Araghchi stated that recovering from the damages of 12 years of sanctions will take time and cannot be achieved in just four months. He…
Latest Agency Report on Iran's Compliance with the JCPOA
The IAEA reports that Iran is complying with its nuclear commitments under the JCPOA, maintaining its enriched uranium and heavy water stockpiles below the agreed…
Zarif: Practical Actions Must Accompany Statements for JCPOA Implementation
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized the need for practical actions alongside supportive statements from Western powers regarding the JCPOA. Despite some sanctions being…
Seif: It Cannot Be Claimed That International Banking Relations Have Normalized
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of Iran's Central Bank, expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of international banking relations, emphasizing that they have not yet normalized…
Zarif and Mogherini Meet in Vienna; 'Discussion on JCPOA and Syria'
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with EU's Federica Mogherini in Vienna to discuss the JCPOA and Syria ahead of an international meeting. Zarif…
Iraqi: Only Small European Banks Are Interacting with Iran
Abbas Araghchi stated that only small European banks are currently interacting with Iran due to fears stemming from sanctions and lobbying efforts. He emphasized that…
Protest by the Non-Aligned Movement Against U.S. Court Ruling on Iran
The Non-Aligned Movement condemned a U.S. court ruling to seize two billion dollars of Iran's assets, accusing the U.S. Supreme Court of violating international law.…
Seif Expresses Hope for Iranian Banks to Exit 'Black List'
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of Iran's Central Bank, expressed optimism about Iranian banks potentially being removed from the FATF's black list following a recent meeting…