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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 rejects OIC statement as ‘unacceptable’

Iran has dismissed as “unacceptable” the recent statement by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying it runs counter to principles of the UN Charter, the OIC Charter and international law.

Tehran, Riyadh can accommodate each other: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic does not seek any tensions with Saudi Arabia, and that the two Muslim countries can coexist peacefully.

50 HR Organizations Call for Cancellation of Saudi Membership in UNHRC

Fifty Arab human rights organizations drew attention to Saudi Arabia’s onslaught against civilians in Yemen, calling for efforts to have the Arab country stripped of its membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Iran nuclear deal proves power of diplomacy: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1 proved that regional disputes can be resolved through diplomacy.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistani University

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Wednesday strongly denounced a deadly attack earlier in the day on Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, which killed at least 21 people.

IRGC Commander: Iran to Foil Zionist Plot to Disintegrate Iraq, Syria

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari warned against a plot hatched by the Zionist regime of Israel and its main ally, the US, to break up Iraq and Syria and made assurances that Iran will thwart the scheme.

Iran key to stability in Middle East: Steinmeier

The German foreign minister has emphasized the role of Iran in efforts to establish security in the troubled Middle East, expressing hope for and end to Iran-Saudi tensions.

President praises nation’s resistance, patience during nuclear talks

President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday praised nation's resistance and patience during nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1.

New US bans have no intl. legal ground: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will "proportionally" respond to new US sanctions on Tehran's missile program.

Saudis’ Iranophobia creating tensions in Middle East: Zarif

Saudi Arabia tries to achieve its regional goals by promoting “Iranophobia” and creating tensions in the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says.

Iran to test new missiles despite US sanctions: Defense minister

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic will unveil new domestically-designed and manufactured missiles in the near future in defiance of new US sanctions against the country over its missile program.

Iran’s President Briefs Supreme Leader on Nuclear Achievements

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a letter to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution provided details on the recent implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, and briefed Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on the nuclear achievements.

Spokesman: Improvement in Tehran-Riyadh ties needs change in Saudi policies

Saudi Arabia is responsible for the existing problem between Riyadh and Tehran, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Hossein Jaberi Ansari said, adding Riyadh is following policy on creating tensions.

Foreign Ministry slams new US sanctions against Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry slammed the new US sanctions against Iran, reiterating that the Islamic Republic is determined to use the post-sanctions opportunities to promote its policy of constructive interaction.

JCPOA implementation, political victory for Iran: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the implementation of the nuclear agreement between the country and the P5+1 group of countries, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as a political victory for the Iranians.

Marathon Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Issue End as Implementation of JCPOA Starts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on late Saturday announced in a joint statement that the implementation of a nuclear deal finalized by Tehran and world powers back in July 2015 has started.

IAEA Releases Statement on Iran’s Nuclear Deal

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a statement on Saturday verifying that Tehran has fulfilled all its commitments as per a nuclear deal finalized back in July 2015 by Iran and world powers.

Iran Releases Four Prisoners with Dual Citizenship

An Iranian judiciary official announced that four prisoners with dual citizenship have been released on Saturday based on a decision by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council within the framework of prisoner swap.

Saudi playing victim over Iran tensions: Leader aide

A top adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia’s wrong policies led to the country’s recent tensions with Iran.

Thailand plans to raise trade with Iran to $5bn

Thailand hopes to bring its trade transactions with Iran to $5 billion from the current $356 million as the Islamic Republic prepares to receive sanctions relief.

Obama lifts ban on aircraft sale to Iran

US President Barack Obama has lifted a decades-old ban on the export of civilian passenger aircraft to Iran as Tehran prepares to see sanctions relief.

“Be Prepared for Good News” on Iran Nuclear Issue: Diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat who is in the Austrian city of Vienna for the last phases of negotiations with six world powers over Tehran's peaceful nuclear program said "good news" will shortly be published on the implementation of a deal finalized back in July 2015.

Iran denounces deadly terror attacks in Indonesian capital

Iran has strongly condemned the recent string of deadly explosions that rocked the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, saying the perpetrators of the “inhumane” act must be brought to justice.

Iran removes Arak reactor core vessel

Iran has removed the core vessel of the Arak heavy water reactor in compliance with its obligations under the country's nuclear agreement with six world powers, a senior nuclear official says.

UNICEF calls for urgent help for 10 million Yemeni children

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warns that millions of Yemeni children are in need of urgent help, amid the Saudi-led war on the impoverished country.

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