EU Policy Chief Catherine Ashton Visits Iran

In her first visit to Iran, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton met with President Hassan Rouhani, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and other officials, beginning a process of “bridge-building” between the EU and the Islamic Republic. Iran’s nuclear program and Syria are thought to be among the topics discussed during her two-day visit.  The prominent EU official met with seven female activists on Sunday, including Narges Mohammadi and Gohar Eshghi, the mother of Sattar Beheshti, who was arrested for “actions against national security” in 2012 and died after allegedly being tortured. 

Catherine Ashton meets Hassan Rohani

Catherine Ashton meets Hassan Rohani

Catherine Ashton meets Hassan Rohani

Catherine Ashton meets Mohammad Javad Zarif

Catherine Ashton meets Mohammad Javad Zarif

Catherine Ashton meets Aliakbar Velayati

Catherine Ashton meets Aliakbar Velayati

Catherine Ashton meets Ali Larijani

Catherine Ashton meets Ali Larijani

Catherine Ashton meets Ali Shamkhani

Catherine Ashton meets Ali Shamkhani

Catherine Ashton meets Saeed Jalili

Catherine Ashton meets Saeed Jalili

Europe Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who has travelled to Tehran met seven female Iranian activist including Narges Mohammadi and Gohar Eshghi, Mother of Sattar Beheshti.

Europe Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who has travelled to Tehran met seven female Iranian activist including Narges Mohammadi and Gohar Eshghi, Mother of Sattar Beheshti.