UAE demands explanation of racist comments made by Josep Borrell

The EU foreign policy chief is under fire for referring to the Global South as 'a jungle' that is trying to invade Europe

UAE reminds Borrell about ‘tolerance and respect’ during phone call

Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Borrell’s comments as racist, and said they contributed to a worsening climate of discrimination worldwide

JCPOA participants agree on EU draft proposal: Borrell

The ball is in Washington's court, as JCPOA signatories await a final US approval

Palestine hits back at EU official for ‘racist’ remarks

The PA has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to apologize for remarks made during a speech commemorating Israel 75th anniversary

Jordanian FM calls on international community to oppose hate speech against Palestinians

On the same day, the Jordanian parliament voted to expel the Israeli ambassador from the kingdom over Smotrich's incendiary statements

Israeli officials will not meet EU foreign policy chief over critical remarks

Borrell criticized increased settler violence and civilian casualties caused by Israel’s West Bank raids

No legal grounds to blacklist IRGC as terror group: German FM

The EU has been under pressure to designate Iran's elite military branch as a terrorist organization in the wake of Tehran's crackdown on violent riots

US hits Iran with new sanctions, EU waits for court decision

The EU is seeking to designate the IRGC a terrorist organization, and place 37 names on a sanctions list, but needs approval from a European court before the governing body can act

France, Jordan call for future without interference in Iraq

Ahead of the conference, Iran's foreign minister called on the remaining signatories of the JCPOA deal to hold a 'constructive and realistic approach to make necessary decisions for an agreement'

Jordan hosts leaders from across West Asia for French-organized summit

The Iranian foreign minister met with the EU foreign policy chief ahead of the summit to discuss the inert JCPOA-revival talks

Iranian currency slides to historic low as EU threatens ‘very tough sanctions package’

The new round of sanctions against the Islamic Republic will be implemented just days after the execution of two protesters

Erdogan vows to send grain, fertilizer to countries in need

Turkey and Russia have reached a consensus on making more use of the grain corridor in the Black Sea

Six grain ships leave Ukrainian ports after Ankara agreement resumes

The resumption of the agreement was implemented due to Russia receiving written guarantees from Ukraine

Tehran proposes meeting with Ukrainian officials to review claims of Iranian drones used by Russia

Officials say Iran will 'not remain indifferent' if Kiev proves to them that Russia has been using Iranian drones on Ukrainian cities

Dutch envoy’s remarks over press freedom in Jordan outrages Amman, Abu Dhabi

Jordan claims the Dutch ambassador “interfered” in a broadcast license application that is reportedly still under legal consideration

EU to discuss new Iran sanctions over drone deliveries to Russia: Report

Iran has reportedly warned that, if EU nations impose more sanctions on Tehran, bilateral relations 'may not survive' the decision

Iran-EU relations may end if new sanctions are imposed: Tehran

Iran sent letters to several EU diplomats, warning them against taking further actions against the Islamic Republic

First high-level talks in 10 years held between EU and Israel

The last meeting of this kind was held in July 2012 to no avail, as Israel illegally expanded its settlements into Palestinian territories

Iran cannot expect ‘better offer’ to revive nuclear deal: France

The French president is set to meet with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

SCO summit strengthens Iran’s regional presence

The Russian Federation has been approaching Iran with new economic agreements and the purchase of Iranian drones, following greater isolation by the West due to the war in Ukraine

Tehran condemns US for placing sanctions on Iranian firms, nationals

This comes a day after EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell said that the efforts to bring the US and Iran to revive the nuclear deal have reached a 'stalemate'

Iran nuclear deal in a ‘stalemate’ – EU foreign policy chief

Earlier this week, Mossad chief David Barnea said Israel would continue carrying out acts of sabotage in Iran with the full blessing of the US

EU foreign policy chief ‘less confident’ about reviving Iran nuclear deal

Last week, Borrell described Tehran's response to the nuclear deal revival as "reasonable"

Iran rejects US claims of ‘unconstructive response’ to nuclear deal revival

Tehran claims it responded constructively to the US as part of negotiations aimed at restoring their 2015 nuclear deal

Washington says Iranian response to JCPOA revival ‘not constructive’

Iran has asked the US to provide strong guarantees to safeguard the nuclear deal, something Washington has been hesitant to do

Palestinian charity director sentenced to 12 years in prison by Israeli court

The Gaza director of the international Christian charity World Vision, was arrested in 2016 on suspicions of directing tens of millions of dollars to Hamas

Israeli shutdown of Palestinian NGOs ‘not acceptable’: EU

The EU called on Israel to cease its violations of NGOs in the occupied territories

Iran wants economic compensation if US leaves JCPOA again: Official

Mohammad Marandi gave the comments to CNN just as EU and US officials say they are 'studying' Iran's response to a final draft text to revive the nuclear deal

Iran will provide ‘final conclusion’ to EU on JCPOA revival: Iranian FM

The EU claims a 'final draft' is on the table; Iran says there is more work to be done.

Iran gives EU preliminary answer to JCPOA-revival text, denies rumors deal is near completion

Negotiators have returned to their capital cities from Vienna for revisions and final observations of the draft deal