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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.

Iran’s Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US

Iran’s ancient fossils, which had been sent to the US some 40 years ago for studies and were returned home after Tehran won a decades-long legal dispute with Washington, were unveiled in the Iranian capital.

Syria FM warns against any foreign ‘ground intervention’

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem has warned against any foreign ground intervention in his country after reports emerged that Saudi Arabia and Turkey are considering the dispatch of troops to Syria.

Iran Gives Green Light to British Investors

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s preparedness to host British companies and investors as a comprehensive nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has lifted sanctions against Iran.

Iran to resume export of hand-woven carpets to US

Head of Iran National Carpet Center Hamid Karegar says the Islamic Republic will resume export of its hand-woven carpets to US in near future.

Saudi Military Intervention in Syria Amounts to War, Russia Warns

A Russian deputy warned Saudi Arabia that any military ground operation in Syria without the Damascus government's consent amounts to a declaration of war.

Iran’s Nuclear Deal Means Diplomacy Works: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that Tehran’s July 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers is proof that tough problems of the international community can be resolved through diplomacy.

Iran putting finishing touches to IPC contracts: Zangeneh

Iran’s petroleum minister says the terms of new oil deals, sweetened to tempt back foreign companies, have yet to be finalized, noting that critics’ concerns about the new contracts would be allayed.

Canada lifts Iran sanctions, to restore ties

Canada announced on Friday that it is lifting some sanctions against Iran and is also working over the restoration of diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic.

Iran urges US to tell EU banks trade Ok

Iran says it wants the United States to publicly pledge that it would not penalize European banks for legitimate trade with the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Japan sign investment agreement to up economic ties

Iran and Japan have signed an investment agreement in a bid to boost economic cooperation after the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Tehran.

Iran, Russia to enforce $40bn deals

Iran said on Thursday that it has signed contracts with Russia worth a total of around $40 billion over different industrial infrastructure projects.

Iran, Britain to resume issuing visa soon: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Britain will resume issuing visas for the two countries’ citizens “within the next few weeks.”

Zarif: London conference on Syria good opportunity to outline Iran plans

The Syria Donors Conference is an ample opportunity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to put forward its plans for addressing the crisis in Syria and helping the country, says Iran's Foreign Minister.

President Putin: Russia, Iran having strategic ties

Head of Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday and discussed the latest conditions of bilateral and regional ties.

Iran warns against consequences of Iraq breakup

A senior Iranian official has warned that any plan to disintegrate Iraq would have adverse consequences for security and stability in the entire Middle East.

Iranian FM Zarif arrives in London for Syria aid conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in London to take part in an international conference aimed at raising aid for the people of war-torn Syria.

Leader Urges Action against New Anti-Security Schemes

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to make decisions closely aligned with the basic tenets of the Islamic Revolution and counter new hostile tactics aimed at undermining security in the country.

Iran wants Saudi to drop hostile policies: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says Saudi Arabia must drop its hostile policies against the Islamic Republic.

Iran denies sending Afghan fighters to Syria

Iran has dismissed "fabricated" reports about recruiting Afghan refugees to fight in Syria, saying such claims are propagandistic.

President Rouhani: Global interaction conditions different from past

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that conditions for interaction with the world have changed drastically introducing tourism industry as a sector that generates employment.

Riyadh Has No Right to Decide for Syria: Envoy

Syria’s ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari Bashar al-Jaafari on Tuesday ruled out any role for terrorist groups and non-Syrian sides like the Saudi regime in the ongoing Geneva negotiations with opposition groups.

No Downturn in Iran-Russia Strategic Ties, Velayati Says

Iran and Russia have mutual, long-term and strategic interests, Ali Akbar Velayati, the international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said, dismissing any slowdown in Tehran-Moscow cooperation.

Iranian Clubs Likely to Withdraw from AFC Champions League

Iran Football Federation Vice President Mehdi Taj said the Iranian teams will withdraw from AFC Champions League if the confederation change the venues of Iran and Saudi Arabian teams matches.

Syrian Army Close to Breaking Siege of Aleppo Northern Villages

The Syrian military forces made further advances in their fightback against terrorist groups in northern Syria with an operation to break a long-running siege by Takfiri militants on the villages of al-Zahraa and Nubl, northwest of Aleppo.

Saudis ‘force’ YouTube to block Iran TV

Video-sharing website YouTube has reportedly blocked an account belonging to Iranian Arabic-language news network Al-Alam under pressure from Saudi Arabia, the TV channel says.

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