Tag: Josep Borrell

EU slams sanctions on dozens of Iranian individuals, organisations over protests crackdown

The European Union on Monday slapped additional sanctions on Iran, targeting 29 individuals and three organisations, in response to what it has condemned as Tehran’s widespread use of force against peaceful protesters. “We stand with the Iranian people and support their right to protest peacefully and voice their demands and views freely,” EU foreign policy… Read More EU slams sanctions on dozens of Iranian individuals, organisations over protests crackdown

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Iran criticizes Western stance on protests over death of Mahsa Amini

Iran summoned the British and Norwegian ambassadors over what it called interference and hostile media coverage of the nationwide unrest triggered by the death of a woman detained by morality police. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also criticised U.S. support for “rioters” – the label Tehran has used for many who have joined the protests which… Read More Iran criticizes Western stance on protests over death of Mahsa Amini

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French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi

French President Emmanuel Macron held face-to-face talks with his Iranian counterpart President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday with the French leader saying he hoped to be able to “discuss all subjects”. The meeting is Raisi’s first head-to-head with a major Western leader since he was elected last year. It comes amid a complete stalemate to revive… Read More French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi

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Iran chief negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani heads to Vienna for nuclear pact talks

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani will travel to Vienna on Wednesday to hold talks for the revival of the 2015 nuclear pact, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said, adding that Tehran is ready to reach a deal that guarantees its rights. “Bagheri Kani will leave Tehran in a few hours … In this round… Read More Iran chief negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani heads to Vienna for nuclear pact talks

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EU slaps new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis

The European Union agreed new sanctions on Russia that will blacklist more politicians, lawmakers and officials, ban EU investors from trading in Russian state bonds, and target imports and exports with separatist entities. However, EU foreign ministers chose not to sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin, the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said following a… Read More EU slaps new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis

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