Macron and Scholz: Trump presidency ‘challenge’ calls for ‘strong’ Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to project unity at a meeting in Paris on Wednesday, as Europe struggles to respond with one voice to threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iranian airline to launch direct flights to Paris, other European cities amid sanctions

TEHRAN - Iran Airtour, a private Iranian airline, has announced it will begin direct flights from Tehran to several European destinations, with Paris being the first city on its new route.

Iran calls nuclear talks with E3 ‘serious, frank, and constructive’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, described the latest round of talks with the European trio (E3) – the United Kingdom, France, and Germany – as "constructive."

World's top arms producers see revenues rise on the back of wars and regional tensions

Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest companies in the industry reached $632 billion in 2023, a real-terms increase of 4.2 percent compared with 2022, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), available at www.sipri.org.

Russia rules out German and Japanese Security Council bids

Germany and Japan will never become permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia’s envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has said.

French and German foreign ministers visit Syria

The foreign ministers of France and Germany are headed to Damascus on the first official visit to Syria by top diplomats from European Union countries after the fall of former President Bashar Assad, in what the German minister said is a clear signal that a "new beginning" between Europe and Syria is possible.

Leader's advisor meets German envoy amid heightened tensions

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, met with Markus Potzel, the German Ambassador to Tehran, on Tuesday.

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election

The German government accused US billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to “nonsense.”

Tehran condemns ‘violent’ car attack at German Christmas market

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a condemnation of a violent car attack at a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left at least five people dead and over 200 injured.

Several dead, more than 200 injured in car attack on German Christmas market

Five people have been killed, including a child, and more than 200 injured after a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, officials said, BBC reported. 

Iran becomes Türkiye’s second-largest source of tourism in November

TEHRAN - Iranian tourists have emerged as Türkiye’s second-largest group of visitors in November, contributing significantly to the country’s booming tourism sector.

Scholz promises $685 million military aid in surprise Kyiv visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz unveiled 650 million euros ($685 million) of new military aid as he came to Kyiv on Monday, vowing Berlin would remain Ukraine's biggest backer in Europe at a crucial moment in the war, with Donald Trump set to return to the White House, Reuters reported.

All Iranian consular services in Germany now in Berlin after closure of 3 consulates

TEHRAN – Following the closure of Iranian consulates in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich, the Iranian Embassy in Berlin announced the centralization of all consular services at its location, effective November 18th. 

Germany's silence on Gaza is height of Western double standards: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Germany over its response to the case of German-Iranian prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd and the broader diplomatic rift that has since emerged.

Germany faces sudden turmoil after ruling coalition collapses

Germany’s government coalition has collapsed in dramatic fashion after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats in a late-night move following a marathon of crisis meetings.

Tondar terror ringleader died before facing justice: official

TEHRAN – Asghar Jahangir, spokesperson for the Iranian Judiciary, has announced that Jamshid Sharmahd, the notorious ringleader of the US-based Tondar terrorist group, died prior to the implementation of his death sentence.

Iran's embassy in Germany to provide consular support after consulate closures

TEHRAN – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin has announced that it is actively working to utilize all available resources to maintain consular services for Iranians residing in Germany.

Tehran summons German diplomat as Berlin decides to close Iranian consulates

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the German charge affairs over Germany’s move in denying consular services to Iranian citizens living in the Western European country, calling the move “destructive".

Germany’s support for terrorism, in Iran and in Gaza

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the German Foreign Ministry summoned its ambassador to Iran and lodged a "strong protest" following the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, a notorious terror ringleader, in Tehran.

From Namibia to Gaza: Germany's Flirtation with Genocide Again

TEHRAN - Israel and its Western allies are desperately attempting to sweep the Tel Aviv regime’s crimes in Lebanon and Gaza under the rug by spewing propaganda against regional resistance groups.

Mashhad’s old silo registered as national heritage site

TEHRAN - Mashhad’s old silo, a significant symbol of Iran’s industrial history, has been officially added to the list of National Industrial Heritage sites.

Berlin rally urges Germany to stop arms exports to Israel, Ukraine

On the 31st anniversary of the unification between East and West Germany, people are really coming together in Berlin calling for peace.

Iran summons German, Austrian ambassadors in reciprocal move

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the ambassadors of Germany and Austria in response to the summoning of the Iranian ambassadors to Berlin and Vienna.

US, E3 acting on faulty intelligence, Iran says of claims of missile sale to Russia

'Iran has not delivered ballistic missiles to Russia. Period.'

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi on Wednesday insisted on Tehran’s previous announcements that the Islamic Republic has not sent ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the United States and the European trio of Britain, France and Germany are again acting on “faulty intelligence”.