European traders are rushing to fill tanks in the region with Russian diesel before an EU ban begins in February, as alternative sources remain limited.
Nord Stream 1 pipeline out of action for maintenance. EU says states must act now to reduce gas consumption. Germany, others have rationing and other plans in place.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Europeans do not seem ready yet to put investment into saving the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, despite their claim to be willing to retain it.