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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.

S Arabia’s policies adopted under Israel’s influence: Iran official

The policies adopted by Riyadh are under the influence of Israel, which seeks to see tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a senior Iranian military official says, amid strained relations between the two Muslim countries.

Iran missile system not related to JCPOA

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi-Ansari said inauguration of missile systems is part of Iran's defensive program and is not related to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran, only developing country producing rare bloods systematically

Head of Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization's Immune-Hematology Laboratory said Sunday that 22 advanced world countries have national rare blood production programs, but Iran is the only developing country with such a program.

Saudi Arabia actively sponsors terrorism, Zarif says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says some in Saudi Arabia are determined to drag the entire Middle East into confrontation.

Iranian Ninja bags KIN’s Honorary Diploma

Marjan Riahi’s documentary Iranian Ninja has won the Diploma of Honor at KIN International Women’s Film Festival in Armenia.

Iran Not to Let Saudi-Triggered Tensions Ruin Syria Peace Efforts: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirmed the country’s “responsible and constructive” attitude toward regional crises, pledging that Tehran will not allow the tensions provoked by Saudi Arabia to undermine the efforts for the settlement of the crisis in Syria.

Saudi airstrike on Iran embassy in Yemen premeditated act of war: Lawmaker

Saudi Arabia’s airstrike targeting the Iranian embassy in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, was a premeditated state-sponsored act of war which runs counter to all international regulations, says a senior Iranian lawmaker.

Spokesman: Iran seeks de-escalation of tensions

Iran seeks de-escalation of tensions in the region including decrease of tensions with Riyadh, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaber-Ansari said on Sunday.

Speaker warns Congress on adopting anti-Iranian measures

If US Congress continue adopting anti-Iranian measures, Iran will take reciprocal actions, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday.

Saudis doomed to lose war of embassies: Spokesman

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Saudi Arabia's policy of 'war of emabssies' by cutting its ties with Iran and pressuring other countries in doing so will not bear any benefit to the Riyadh regime.

President Rouhani to open South Pars phases 15, 16 on Monday

Implemented development plans of South Pars oil and gas field will be opened by President Hassan Rouhani on Monday as his government's top prioritized energy project.

Iran to invest in new overseas refinery project, now in Spain

Iran said on Saturday that it plans to participate in the construction of an oil refinery in Spain in what appears to be a long-term strategy to guarantee its own sales to Madrid.

Iran been patient so far vis-à-vis negative Saudi acts: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has so far exercised patience with regard to negative measures adopted by Saudi Arabia as Riyadh steps up its hostile policies against Tehran.

Supreme Leader urges massive participation of people in upcoming elections

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday advised people from all walks of live to take part in the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections to safeguard the country's integrity.

Int’l law Expert: UN Security Council statement, unilateral

According to international law expert Mostafa Mir-Mohammadi, the UNSC statement was a unilateral move which requires contemplation.

Indonesian envoy to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia with message of peace

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi is to visit Iran and Saudi Arabia as his President’s especial envoy with a message of peace.

Iran says ready to raise post-sanctions oil output

Iran has made the necessary preparations for raising crude oil output after international sanctions are lifted later this month, a senior official says.

UN: Saudi Use of Cluster Bomb in Yemen May Amount to War Crime

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned that the use of cluster bombs in Yemen by Saudi Arabia may amount to war crimes.

Riyadh must choose between hate-mongering and stability: Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Saudi Arabia has to make "a crucial choice" to either promote “sectarian hate-mongering" by its continued support for extremist groups or promote regional stability.

World Bank expects Iran’s economic growth to hit 5.8% in 2016

The World Bank has forecast a major growth rate of 5.8 percent for the Iranian economy in 2016 as the country starts to benefit from the economic gains that the removal of multiple year sanctions is expected to bring about.

Iran to switch from gas to power exports

As Iran is preparing for the removal of sanctions and the openings that it will create in various sectors, fresh debates are emerging in the country over the need to devise more efficient energy policies – what is expected to help the country’s economic growth.

Rallies Held in Iran to Condemn Saudi Execution of Sheikh Nimr

Iranians staged nationwide rallies on Friday to condemn the execution of prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia.

US, Saudi, Zionist regime 3 main pillars of anti-Islamic plots

Provisional Friday Prayers Leader of Tehran Ayatollah Mohammad Emami-Kashani said in his 2nd sermon that three main pillars of anti-Islamic plots, the US, Saudi Arabia and Zionist regime are involved in all such crimes as execution of Sheikh Nimr.

Iran to report Saudi raid on Sana’a mission to UN: Official

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is set to submit a report to the United Nations over the Saudi air raid on Tehran’s mission in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a.

Terrorism, Extremism Region’s Main Problems: Iran’s Deputy FM

Iran’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi described terrorism and extremism as the major issues facing the region.

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