BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union criticized Iran on Wednesday for an “alarming” increase in the use of the death penalty this year, calling on Tehran to introduce a moratorium on executions.
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EU chief “hopeful” about Iran nuclear talks
The president of the European Council says he is very positive about the resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.
Delay in EU assessment of sanctions on Iran
Member states of the European Union have agreed to a request from Greece to put off assessing the impact of their oil embargo on Iran, European diplomats say.
World powers to hold talks with Iran on April 14: EU
(Reuters) – World powers will hold the next round of nuclear negotiations with Iran on April 14 in Istanbul, a spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Sunday.
More Iranian officials make EU blacklist
Another 17 Iranian officials have been put on the EU blacklist for committing “human rights violations” and will not be permitted to travel to EU countries, and any assets they have in European financial institutions will be confiscated.
EU Tightens Financial Measures Against Iran
The European Union has further tightened financial restrictions on Iran as part of the Western-led campaign to pressure the Islamic republic into halting work that could be directed toward a nuclear weapon.
EU calls on Iran to release rights lawyer
BRUSSELS (AFP)— The European Union on Tuesday called on Iran to release a prominent human rights lawyer recently sentenced to 18 years in prison, calling the verdict an “unacceptable attack” against the legal profession.
EU Urges Halt To Iran Execution Of Canadian Resident
RFE/RL – The European ‘s foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, has renewed calls for Iranian authorities to halt the execution of an Iranian man with Canadian residency.
U.S., EU Welcome Iran Talks Offer
The United States and European Union have cautiously welcomed Iran’s offer to resume talks with world powers over its nuclear program.
EU studying Iran’s letter on nuclear talks
The European Union says it has received Iran’s letter regarding renewed nuclear talks.