German Defense Minister Confirms Trump’s Tariff Threat over Iran
The German Defense Minister on Thursday confirmed a report that the United States was threatening to impose a 25 per cent tariff on European auto exports if it continued backing the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran-Germany Trade Expected to Fall by 30%
Rasul Ranjbaran, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Iran and Germany, says it is predicted the trade between Iran and Germany to fall by 30 percent by the yearend because of sanctions.
Germany shipments to Iran in 11 months at €1.3b
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Germany shipments to Iran during the first 11 months of 2019 amounted to around €1.3 billion ($1.44 billion), preliminary data from the Statistics Office showed on Friday. Germany shipments primarily deliver machines, chemical products, food, and pharmaceutical products to Iran, reported Reuters. German imports from Iran reached some €191 million during […]
Iran Responds Germany for Accusation of Destabilization
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Spokesman of Iran Foreign Ministry Seyed Abbas Mousavi lashed out at Germany for accusing Tehran of destabilization of the region, saying Berlin itself has closed its eyes to the destructive US policies in the Middle East. In a post on his Twitter account on Tuesday, Mousavi said, “Germany is wrongly and […]
Germany urges Europeans to protect against US sanctions
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Germany have called on Europe to adopt protective measures against US sanctions after Washington managed to halt completion of a new submarine gas pipeline linking Russia directly to Germany. The bipartisan US move initiated by Congress last week threatened sanctions against companies working on completing Nord Stream 2, Europe’s biggest energy […]
Islamophobic Crimes in Germany Tops 187 Cases in Q3 of 2019
TEHRAN (Iran News) – At least 187 Islamophobic crimes occurred in Germany, according to a report published by the government. The government issued the report following a question filed by a leftist group in the parliament, Anadolu news agency reported. At least 187 Islamophobic crimes were committed in Germany during 9 months of 2019, however, […]
Merkel’s Fate Rests with Disgruntled Members of Coalition Partner
A week after Angela Merkel’s own party survived a blistering leadership battle, it’s now her allied Social Democrats that threaten to blow up the governing coalition with the election of a new leader.
US to Cut Spending on NATO Budget, Germany to Pay More
The United States is to cut its contribution to NATO's operating budget, officials said Thursday, with Germany increasing payments as the alliance tries to appease President Donald Trump ahead of a summit next week.
US maximum pressure policy not supported by Germany
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Germany does not support the US ‘maximum pressure’ policy on Iran and keeps making efforts to preserve Iran’s nuclear deal instead, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry’s spokesman, Rainer Breul, on Wednesday. Germany does not support the United States’ policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran and keeps making efforts to […]
Commit to JCPOA; China Urges West
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Geng Shuang said respecting the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the West is the only viable way to bring Tehran and the western signatories together and commit to JCPOA. “China maintains close communication with signatory parties and commit to JCPOA, on the need to uphold and […]