EghtesadOnline: Despite the US attempts to drive a wedge between Iran and Europe over the 2015 nuclear deal, the European powers set great store on Iran’s significant regional role and, therefore, are incentivized to help preserve the landmark accord, a lawmaker said.

EghtesadOnline: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok that Iranian Government will go on reducing commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action until its interests are met.

EghtesadOnline: Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei advised officials against pinning hope on European countries because they have practically adhered to American sanctions despite their pledges and are unlikely to do anything to ensure Iran's interests in the future.

EghtesadOnline: Baghdad would benefit greatly from de-escalation of tensions between Tehran and the West, and the Iraqi premier's recent visit to Iran was apparently aimed at achieving this goal, a political analyst said.