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UN Calls on Israel to Release 400 Detained Palestinian Kids

The United Nations rights chief on Monday demanded that Israeli occupation regime either give more than 400 detained Palestinian children their day in court or release them, decrying "assaults" on Palestinians' rights.

Europe Should Play More Active Role in Efforts to Restore Peace to Mideast: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Europe is “underestimating” its power to bring stability to the Middle East, urging the continent to play a more active role in efforts to restore peace to the troubled region.

Chinese Refiner Stops Buying US Crude, Starts Buying Iran’s

China’s largest independent oil refinery has stopped buying crude from the United States, switching to Iranian oil purchases, amid a trade war with the US and despite American attempts to dissuade other countries from purchasing crude from Iran.

Iran: NATO allegations made under US pressure

Iran has rejected "baseless and unwarranted" concerns voiced by NATO leaders about Tehran's missile program during a Wednesday summit and condemned their "repetitious" accusations against the country.

The Role of the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates is rapidly emerging as an influential player in Middle Eastern politics, and geopolitical relationships in the region. The UAE has experienced a remarkable rise in influence over the course of the past few decades. However, for much of its history as an independent nation, the UAE maintained a stance on international relations that was largely one of neutrality.

"Collapse of Iran's deal will affect EU security"

The collapse of the international nuclear agreement will have very dangerous consequences for security in the Middle East, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi has warned, noting that it will affect security in Europe as well.

Top Export By Revenue in Middle East Economies

The number one export for many countries here is crude oil or related petroleum products. Middle Eastern countries made up a significant portion of global oil export revenues during 2015 with shipments valued at $325 billion or 41.3% of global crude oil exports.

Persian Pomegranates - Iran

Pomegranates are indigenous to basically the Middle East; especially, Iran. Like the land they originate from, pomegranates have a rich history of cultivation in addition to rich nutritious values. But that is not all, the intricate arrangement and juicyrich nutritious seeds has them symbolically referred to as nature’s rubies.

Tahini - Iran

The people of the Middle East have known about the health benefits of sesame seeds, sesame oil and Tahini for ages. Iranians are known to make some of the best Tahini in the world.

Book Fair 2015 - Iran

Tehran’s 28th International Book Fair is the biggest of its kind in the Middle East and Asia, hosts hundreds of publishers from Iran and across the world. The event provides an opportunity for publishers to distribute their books.

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