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Emad Askarieh

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Emad Askarieh has worked as a journalist since 2002. The main focus of his work is foreign policy and world diplomacy. He started his career at Iran Front Page Media Group, and is currently serving as the World Editor and the Vice-President for Executive Affairs at the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website.

Zarif calls for Iran-Australia cooperation against extremism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for boosting bilateral cooperation with Australia in the battle against terrorism and extremism.

Saudi anti-Hezbollah bids provocative, rash: Iran

A senior Iranian official criticizes as “impulsive and provocative” the Saudi-led move by blocs of Arab states to brand Lebanon’s resistance movement, Hezbollah, a terrorist organization.

Iran’s UN Mission: Missile Test Part of Efforts to Boost Defense Capabilities

Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations in New York in a statement underlined that the country’s recent missile test was part of Tehran’s effort to boost capability to defend against any aggression.

Iran missile tests don’t violate nuclear agreement, EU says

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says Iran’s recent ballistic missile tests do not violate its nuclear deal with the world powers.

Syria Says Putin, Assad Agree to Reduce Russian Air Force Presence

Syria and Russia have agreed to reduce the presence of Russia's air force in Syria after it helped the Syrian army make military gains, the Syrian presidency said in a statement on Monday.

Iran FM defends right to use missiles for defense

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has defended the country's right to use ballistic missiles, saying Iran's missiles are a means of defense.

Tehran bourse roars to 2-year high

Tehran’s benchmark TEPIX index rises above the 80,000-point mark for the first time in two years, driven by continued optimism about prospects of an economic growth following the lifting of sanctions.

Rouhani officially welcomes Vietnamese counterpart in Tehran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has extended an official welcome to his Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang, who is in Tehran for bilateral talks.

Iran, New Zealand FMs urge enhanced economic relations

The foreign ministers of Iran and New Zealand on Sunday emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral relations, particularly in the economic sector.

Iran to Use Everything for Defense, Except WMDs: Commander

A top Iranian military commander said the country will not hesitate to employ whatever capacities available in the world to defend itself, except the weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) whose application is forbidden by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Saudis Victimizing Lebanon to Cover Up Mistakes: Iranian Diplomat

A top Iranian diplomat lashed out at the Saudi regime for mounting an unfair campaign against Lebanon in a bid to whitewash its failure to topple Syria’s legitimate government.

Iran to protect all Muslim holy shrines: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will not tolerate terrorist attacks on holy shrines of Shia Imams in Iraq and Syria, and that the revered sites are a “red line” to the Islamic Republic.

Belgium, Turkey Eye Presence in Iran’s Gas, Energy Market

The Belgian deputy prime minister said Brussels and Ankara will cooperate on major gas and energy projects in Iran under a joint venture agreement.

Iran’s Velayati Warns Arab League, PGCC against Unilateral Stances

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati deplored some Arab political bodies’ move to label the Lebanese Resistance Movement, Hezbollah, a terrorist group, urging them to refrain from taking such unilateral stances.

China Eyes Major Investment in Iran’s Railway, Shipping Sectors

Two Chinese firms expressed willingness for investment in Iran’s railway and shipping sectors following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Australia ready to boost trade with Iran

The Australian government on Saturday expressed determination to expand trade activities with Iran in a post-sanctions era.

Rouhani: Ahl al-Bayt shrines, redline in Iran

Iran does not tolerate any aggression against Ahl al-Bayt shrines, President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday.

Commander: Enemy has passive role in Persian Gulf

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, referring to navy's capabilities and power, said that the enemy has a passive role in the Persian Gulf.

Preparations for Iran’s 2017 Presidential Elections to Begin in Early Fall

A couple of weeks after the parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections in Iran, the country’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli announced on Saturday that the ministry will start preparations for Iran’s 2017 presidential elections in early fall.

Japan to supply Iran with medical devices

Japan is to deliver medical devices worth 1.2 billion yen ($10.5 million) to Iran as per a grant aid agreement which is being entered into effect Saturday.

Iran FM arrives in New Zealand

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in New Zealand capital, Wellington early Saturday as the fifth leg of his Asia-Pacific tour.

US fears obstructing trade with Iran – UK

British trade officials say fears from US punitive measures is preventing the country’s businesses to approach the Iranian market.

Iran’s FM Warns of Far-Reaching Effects of Insecurity

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the notion that some countries could enjoy security at the expense of insecurity for the others, stressing that security has become a “globalized” issue in the contemporary era.

Iran’s Missile Power Non-Negotiable: General

A senior Iranian military official underlined that the country’s defensive programs, including its missile capabilities, would never be subject to any negotiation.

Iran urges facilitation of banking operations, trade exchanges

Iran calls for the facilitation of its banking transactions and trade exchanges with world countries following the January removal of sanctions against Tehran, the chief of staff of President Hassan Rouhani says.

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