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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 Raps Saudi’s “Intentional” Attack on Embassy in Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Thursday strongly denounced a rocket attack by the Saudi regime on the Iranian embassy in Yemen’s capital, stressing that the move was an “intentional” act by Riyadh that runs counter to international laws.

Saudi Arabia to collapse over ‘sectarian’ policies: Iran cmdr.

A senior Iranian commander says Saudi Arabia will collapse in the near future, unless it ends its sectarian policies in the region.

Saudi execution of Nimr looks like act of terror: Minister

Iran's health minister says Saudi Arabia's recent execution of top cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr resembles terrorist acts being carried out in the Middle East.

Iran ready to provide Lebanon medical needs: Health minister

Iran has the potential to provide Lebanon with its medical needs, Iran's visiting Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi has said.

Hasty, Provocative Decisions to Worsen Regional Tensions: Iran’s Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to Saudi Arabia’s “hasty” decisions as detrimental to regional security, saying such moves would only exacerbate the tensions in the Middle East.

Iran’s Shamkhani: Execution of Shiite Cleric Unveils Riyadh’s Sectarian Policy

A senior Iranian security official on Wednesday deplored the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric by Saudi Arabia, and said that the move demonstrated Riyadh’s sectarianism.

Iran, Kuwait diplomatic ties untouched: Envoy

Iranian ambassador in Kuwait has rejected media reports over reduction or severance of the diplomatic ties between Tehran and Kuwait.

All missing Iranian Hajj pilgrims identified: Iran

All Iranian pilgrims listed as “missing” in last year's deadly crush during Hajj rituals in Mina, near the holy Saudi city of Mecca, have been identified, the head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says.

President calls for punishment of Saudi Embassy attackers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a letter to Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani, called for punishment of those who attacked Saudi Embassy and Consulate in Tehran and Mashad.

Saudi Arabia needs to stop fueling tension in Mideast, Iran says

Zarif told a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart the Saudis have moved against measures taken by Iran to contribute to the restoration of peace and unity in the region.

Iran denies reports of Kuwait downgrading ties

The Kuwaiti ambassador traveled to his country only for consultation, an informed source at Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.

Iran supports peace, stability in Afghanistan: Rouhani

Iran favors a secure, stable and united Afghanistan, President Rouhani told the visiting Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah.

Supreme Leader: Elections held in post-Islamic Revolution era all healthy

Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that elections held in the post-Islamic revolution era have all been healthy.

Saudi Arabia sees survival in escalating tensions: Iran

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Saudi Arabia's severance of ties with Iran is part of Riyadh's efforts to divert attention from its domestic problems.

Iran calls off Major Hajj

The spokesman of parliament's Judicial and Legal Affairs Committee has said Major Hajj has been cancelled due to the severance of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran warns of extremism fallout in Mideast

The Iranian foreign minister also underscored the need for coordinated regional and international efforts to halt measures against religious groups.

Iran boosts missile prowess to increase deterrence: Defense minister

Iranian defense minister stressed that Iran has never allowed other countries to make decisions about the country’s internal and defense issues, adding the Islamic Republic’s measures will guarantee and improve stability and security in the region and across the world.

Iran summons Saudi deputy mission chief over Nimr execution

Tehran has said that Saudi Arabia has committed strategic mistakes by violating the rights of Shiite Muslims and minorities, adding the regime is the main drive behind the spread of terrorism in the region.

Tightened security measures in Bahrain concerning: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry has advised Bahrain to resume serious dialog with recognized leaders of popular movements to find a peaceful and political solution to the country’s crisis.

Let’s look for peace, not hostility in 2016: Rouhani

The president wished all a year “full of friendship and free of conflict.”

Iran draws red line on missile program

Iranian officials have lined up to underline the country’s push to buttress missile capabilities after reports that the US administration planned new sanctions on the Islamic Republic in spite of a nuclear accord.

Araqchi: Iran missile test never violates JCPOA

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said that missile test is conspicuously different from Joint comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and that it never runs against the Tehran-5+1 nuclear deal.

Rouhani orders Iran’s missile program accelerated

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued an order calling on the country’s Defense Ministry to expedite efforts for boosting the country’s missile power as reports emerge of US plans for imposing fresh sanctions on Tehran over the issue.

IRGC rejects rocket test near US warships

An Islamic Revolution Guard Corps official has said that security and peace in the Persian Gulf is among serious strategies for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

FM spokesman: Iran will respond to US measures against its defense plans

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that Tehran has warned the US administration that Iran's missile program has nothing to do with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

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