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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.

Hard News

Yemeni Army Fires Ballistic Missile at Saudi-Led Forces

Emad Askarieh - March 4, 2016

The Yemeni Army fired a ballistic missile at Saudi targets in retaliation for continued heavy bombing and massacre of civilians by the Saudi-led coalition in the Arabian Peninsula country.

Hard News

Iran Frees 49 Indian Fishermen

Emad Askarieh - March 4, 2016

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced 49 Indian fisherman, who were detained in Iran three months ago over entering Iran’s waters, have been released.

Foreign Policy

Iran says labeling Hezbollah as terrorist group harmful to regional stability

Emad Askarieh - March 3, 2016

Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Thursday labeling Hezbollah as terrorist group is harms for regional peace and stability.

Foreign Policy

Turkey’s Davutoglu to visit Iran Friday

Emad Askarieh - March 3, 2016

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will pay an official visit to Iran to discuss bilateral ties and the latest developments in the region.

Economy

Iran to Launch Industrial Production Lines in Afghanistan: Minister

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said the Islamic Republic is seeking to boost industrial cooperation with neighboring Afghanistan in the near future.

Economy

Iran foresees ‘tangible’ rise in oil exports in March

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Iran sees a “tangible” rise in oil shipments to international markets this month as the country is stepping up production and traditional buyers are reviving trade.

Foreign Policy

Araghchi hails Iran’s Human Development Index report

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

A 35 percent increase in Iran's Human Development Index (HDI) for 2015, ranking 69 among 188 countries is a great achievement, says deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs.

Foreign Policy

Nothing Stops Iranians from Deciding Their Fate: FM

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the massive turnout in last week’s elections in the country, underlining that the Iranian people will never allow anything to prevent them from shaping their future.Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the massive turnout in last week’s elections in the country, underlining that the Iranian people will never allow anything to prevent them from shaping their future.

Foreign Policy

JCPOA Opportunity for Better Middle East: Iran’s UN Envoy

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, provides good chance to bring about security and economic boom to the Middle East.

Economy

Australia softens sanctions against Iran

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Australia has eased its sanctions against Iran, joining the world's major economies to normalize trade ties with the Islamic Republic.

Foreign Policy

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Censures Delay in Banking Sanctions Removal

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) deplored procrastination in carrying out a comprehensive nuclear deal with world powers, saying some foreign banks still refrain from lifting sanctions against Iran for fear of possible breach of their old commitments.

Energy

Iran says oil exports rose by 30%

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Iran said on Tuesday that its oil exports had increased by 30 percent last month. The country’s Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh has been quoted by the media as saying that exports increased to 1.75 million barrels per day (bpd) during the Iranian month of Bahman, which runs from January 21 to February 19.

Energy

Giant Gas Projects Confirm IRGC’s Engineering Power: Commander

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said development of the phases 15 and 16 of the South Pars gas field in southern Iran was a testimony to the IRGC’s engineering skills and technical expertise.

Economy

South Korea to build steel mill in Iran

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

South Korean steelmaker POSCO - the world's sixth-biggest steel producer - has announced a plan to help build a $1.6 billion steel mill in southeastern Iran.

Hard News

Iran slams double-standards in human rights

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Iran’s top human rights official censures the hypocritical approach pursued by the self-styled advocates of human rights in the world.

Hard News

Saudis, Israel after Shia-Sunni split: Nasrallah

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

Secretary General of the Lebanese Resistance Movement Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah warned that rulers of the Saudi and Israeli regimes want to create a rift between Shia and Sunni Muslims.

Africa

Iran Eyes Investment in Zimbabwe Ostrich Breeding

Emad Askarieh - March 1, 2016

Zimbabwe’s Small to Medium Enterprises and Cooperative Development Minister Sithembiso Nyoni said on Tuesday that Iran has expressed interest in partnering in a project to breed up to 2,000 ostriches in the African country.

Economy

Rouhani vows to privatize Iran’s car industry

Emad Askarieh - March 1, 2016

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the privatization of the country’s car industry is a key mission in the economic agenda of his government – an announcement already seen by analysts as a sign that Iran is already preparing to open up its economy to world markets.

Human Rights

Iran rights issue wrongfully in spotlight: Senior official

Emad Askarieh - March 1, 2016

Secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights says the country is the region’s leading democracy, and its human rights record has been wrongfully subjected to unnecessary scrutiny.

Hard News

CIA Agent Visits Iran on Infiltration Project: EC Secretary

Emad Askarieh - March 1, 2016

Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei revealed on Tuesday that an agent from the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has made a trip to Iran a few months ago and visited several universities as part of a project to infiltrate into the country.

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