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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.

Elections, Chance to Raise People’s Hope: Iran’s First VP

Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri stressed the significance of people’s high turnout in the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts polls, saying that elections provide the opportunity for boosting people’s trust in the Establishment.

Syrian Government Agrees to ‘Cessation of Hostilities’

The Syrian government said on Tuesday it accepted a halt to "combat operations" that does not include Daesh (ISIL), the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, or groups connected to it, in line with a US-Russian plan on "cessation of hostilities".

Italy to Build Three Solar Plants in Iran

An Italian energy company is planned to construct solar power plants in three Iranian cities with a total capacity of 10 Mega Watts.

Putin Says Syria Ceasefire Deal a ‘Real Chance’ to End Bloodshed

The agreements between Russia and the US on a ceasefire in Syria are a real step towards halting the bloodshed and can be an example of action against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.

Italian PM Due in Iran in April

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced on Monday that he will visit Tehran in coming months at the invitation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran, US will have biggest oil production surges: IEA

Crude oil production by Iran and the United States will experience biggest increases by 2021, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

US-Russia Draft Deal Calls for February 27 Truce in Syria

A draft deal reached between Russia and the United States has called for a ceasefire to start in Syria in late February, diplomatic sources announced Monday.

Iran, Russia urge ceasefire in Syria

Senior Iranian and Russian diplomats have called for making efforts to establish a ceasefire in all areas in Syria except those held by terrorist groups.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani dismisses charges of British list of candidates

Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Monday lashed out at allegations that certain candidates on the list of February 26 parliamentary elections were dictated by the UK.

IRGC set to launch rotary-wing segment: Senior commander

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is introducing a helicopter segment, says a senior military commander.

FM spokesman: Time set for Rouhani’s visit to Europe

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said on Monday that the time for President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Europe has been set and arrangements are underway for the the president's tour to other countries as well.

Iran Freestyle Team Takes Title at Asian Championships

Iran claimed the team title in freestyle of the Asian Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

Iran Crowned Asian Futsal Champion

Iranian national team clinched its 11th AFC Futsal Championship after defeating host Uzbekistan on Sunday.

Iran, Oman Keen to Bolster Economic Ties

Iran’s president and Oman’s foreign minister in a meeting in Tehran weighed plans for enhancement of bilateral economic ties in a range of fields, with both sides voicing readiness to facilitate investment activities of the two countries’ private sectors.

Campaigning begins in crucial Iran elections

Iranian candidates officially begin their week-long campaigns before two important elections.

Iran exports 7.1mn barrels of oil only in 2 days

Iran has announced that it shipped more than seven million barrels of crude oil in only two days thus setting a new record in the country’s oil exports not seen in several years.

Iran condemns Ankara terror attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a bomb attack in the Turkish capital of Ankara that killed and wounded dozens of people on Wednesday.

Iran Supports Moves to Improve Oil Price: Zangeneh

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Tehran supports any move to stabilize the situation in the international crude oil market and improve the price of the product.

Tehran Quartet Ministerial Meeting Opens to Tackle Oil Price Slump

A meeting of oil and energy ministers of Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, and Qatar started here on Wednesday to discuss solutions to save the global crude oil prices to stabilize the market.

Iran, Europe See Common Grounds for Cooperation on Migrant Crisis

Iran’s foreign minister and a ranking member of the European Parliament discussed ways for closer cooperation between Iran and Europe to deal with the migration crisis.

Japan PM due in Iran to expand oil cooperation

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay a visit to Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials on ways to expand oil cooperation, Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh says.

S-300 Delivery to Iran to Start in ‘Nearest Time’: Russian Official

Iran will take delivery of S-300 air defense missile systems in “the nearest time”, a Russian foreign ministry official said Monday.

Syrians, Not Others, Should Decide for Syria’s Future: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei blamed hegemonic powers, the US in particular, for the sufferings of the people of Syria, and reiterated that the Arab country’s fate cannot be decided by non-Syrian sides.

Zarif: Syrians themselves must take decision of Assad’s presidency

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that taking any decision on the future of President Bashar Assad lies with the Syrian nation themselves.

Iran FM discuss regional developments with world dignitaries in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed issues of mutual interests with counterparts from different countries here on Saturday.

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