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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.

India Highlights Cultural Bonds with Iran

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi hailed the historic, strong cultural bonds with Iran, describing a conference on Iranian and Indian culture as being a counteraction to extremism in both nations.

Poland Commemorates Iranian Hospitality in WWII

At a ceremony in Warsaw attended by Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, a number of Polish officials and veterans paid homage to the Iranian nation for hosting a huge number of Polish refugees who had fled from the Second World War more than 70 years ago.

Iran, Bosnia agree to expand banking cooperation

Iranian Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina Seyyed Hossein Rajabi and the Head of the Central Bank of Bosnia discussed expanding bilateral banking relations.

Iran Blasts Israel for Defying Chemical Weapons Disarmament

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi rapped Israel for having huge arsenals of nuclear and chemical weapons, and called on the international community to pressure Tel Aviv to join and abide by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

7th World Islamic Forum Kicks Off in Yazd

The 7th World Islamic Forum started work in this central Iranian city on Tuesday May 24.

Assembly of Experts Vice-Chairmen Elected

The Vice-Chairmen of the fifth Assembly of Experts (AE) were elected on Tuesday May 24. Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani and Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi were elected as first and second vice-chairmen of the AE respectively.

Ayatollah Jannati Selected as Assembly of Experts Chief

Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati was appointed as the new chairman of Iran’s Assembly of Experts on May 24.

NITC to Restart Oil Transfer to Europe Soon

In Bandar Abbas, Ramin Rajaei, an official from the National Iranian Tanker Company, said that the NITC will restart oil cargoes to Europe in the near future.

Official Predicts 83% Urbanization for Iran by 2045

During the International Conference on Urban Economy, the President of the World Citizens Organization predicted 83% urbanization for Iran by 2045.

Iran, Poland ink MoU on fighting organized crime

Interior ministers of Iran and Poland on Mon. signed a memorandum to boost up cooperation on fighting organized crime.

Iran, India, Afghanistan Sign Deal on Int’l Transit Route

Iran, India and Afghanistan inked a trilateral agreement on establishing an international transit corridor, passing through Iran’s south-eastern port city of Chabahar.

Unlike US, Iran Respects Afghans: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that unlike certain governments like the US and Britain, the Islamic Republic has always treated Afghans with respect and hospitality.

Let Muslims Take Over Fight on Terror: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says combating terrorism must be assigned to Muslim states, expressing regret that terrorist activities are wrongly attributed to Islam.

Leader Grants Amnesty to Hundreds of Convicts

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei pardoned or commuted prison terms for 669 convicts who had been sentenced by various Iranian courts.

Iran Marks 34th Anniversary of Liberation of Khorramshahr

On 23 May, Iran marks the 34th anniversary of the liberation of the strategic port city of Khorramshahr from Iraqi forces under the former dictator Saddam Hussein.

No More Barrier to Trade with Iran in Euros: Diplomat

A ranking Iranian diplomat said there are no more limits on the country’s financial transactions with foreign banks in euros, a clear sign of which was India’s recent move to clear part of its debts to Iran in euros through a Turkish bank.

Iran Eyes Attracting 2.5 Million Chinese Tourists Annually

Iran has devised plans for a sixteen-fold rise in the number of tourists coming from China, Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said.

Iran’s Army Fires Naze’at-10 Missiles in War Game

The Iranian Army Ground Force launched two Naze’at-10 missiles as part of an ongoing military drill in central Iran on Sunday.

Iran Ready to Settle Row with Saudi through Talks: Deputy FM

Iran is ready to settle its political conflict with Saudi Arabia through dialog, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi says.

Iran Dismantles More than 20 Terrorist Groups in One Year

Iran dismantled more than 20 terrorist groups that had planned to detonate bombs and cause insecurity across the country during the last Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19), Iran’s intelligence minister says.

CBI Chief: Europe, US Failed to Meet Commitments on JCPOA

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Chief Valiollah Seif censured certain Western countries, the US in particular, for failing to meet their commitments under a nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers (also known as the JCPOA).

Any Threat against Iran to Draw Army’s Prompt, Crushing Action: Commander

Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force gave an assurance that his forces will nip any threat against the country’s borders in the bud.

US Finalizing Deal to Buy Iran Heavy Water

The US media have reported that the administration of President Barack Obama is moving to finalize a deal with Iran worth $8.6 million to buy heavy water from Iran.

Norwegian Envoy Calls for Developing Economic Ties with Iran

In a meeting with Mohammad Khazaei, Deputy Minister and President of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, the Norwegian ambassador to Iran called for developing economic cooperation and removing obstacles.

Oil CSR Conference Opens in Tehran

Iran opened the Corporate Social Responsibility Conference in the Petroleum Industry on Tuesday May 17.

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