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Ayatollah Khamenei: Negotiation With America is Banned

Negotiations with America would mean paving the way for infiltration [of the United States] into the country’s economic, cultural, political and security domains. - Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution

(TEHRAN / SALEM, Ore.) - “Negotiation with America is banned because such negotiation will not only have no advantage [for Iran], but will also entail numerous disadvantages,” said Ayatollah Khamenei.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday with commanders and staff of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Israel Seeks to Bolster Economic Relations With Middle-East Countries, is Turkey First Option?

Faced with rigid regional boycott and the complete isolation imposed by the international community, Israel looks for a staunch regional ally.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to the latest statistics released by the Israeli government, the overall volume of trade between Ankara and Tel Aviv reached a stunning figure of over $5.44 billion during the fiscal year 2014.

The enormous volume of Israel-Turkey bilateral trade clearly indicates a consistent and unwavering policy of augmenting the financial ties since 2011, whereas the two administrations endeavored diligently to conceal their secret political and military liaison.

President Obama Gives Honor to Roseburg Victims

"We're going to have to come together as a country, but today is about the families," Obama said.

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Obama spent about an hour with the families at Roseburg High School. After meeting with them he gave some brief remarks. He spoke softly and it was hard to hear him over the buzz of motors nearby.

“Oregon Governor Kate Brown joined the President for the car ride from Roseburg Regional Airport to Roseburg High School," said White House spokeswoman Brandi Hoffine.

Turkish First Lady or Madonna; Who Caused Brussels` Worst Traffic Nightmare?

The Turkish First Lady's visit caused a heavy traffic jam so bad, that many Belgian citizens thought the American performer and actress Madonna was once aging visiting their city.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In his recent to Europe to muster Turkish voters' support is the green continent, the Turkish beleaguered President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife paid a state visit to Belgium where Turkish First Lady, Emine Erdoğan , began a five-hour shopping spree in the luxury malls of Brussels, namely the prestigious Long Champs shopping center in the city's downtown.

Erdogan Puts Aside Policy of Assad`s Removal

Western countries are following suit.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, the Turkish president has demanded that the Syrian president leave power, suggesting it as the only available breakthrough.

However, he recently retreated from his former position, saying that in the transitional stage Bashar al-Assad can be as part of a solution for the Syrian crisis.

Dozens of Emirati Militants Killed in Rocket Attack On Aden

The United Arab Emirate (UAE) soldiers were guarding the Qasr Hotel, where fugitive former Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, was allegedly housed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At least 20 people are killed in rocket-propelled grenade attack on a hotel in the Yemeni city of Aden, reports say.

Those killed are said to be mostly soldiers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) guarding the Qasr Hotel, where a number of officials from the former Yemeni regime, including fugitive former Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, were allegedly housed.

Turkish - Israeli Secret Talks

Turkey claims to support Hamas but insiders say that the real goal is to expand political, economic and military relations with the Zionist regime.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dore Gold, the Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hopes that in the near future, Israel and Turkey will find a joint solution in order to reestablish ties between the two governments.

Mr. Gold, who had a clandestine meeting with his Turkish counterpart in Rome, stated that the region’s unraveling developments and complex challenges have persuaded Turkey to carry out some decisive changes in its foreign policy.

Four Crises Threatening the Existence of Saudi Arabia

The House of Saud's domestic and foreign policies, have failed to achieve their desired results.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Saudi Arabia has experienced a very turbulent year. After King Abdullah passed away, many incidents and crises have happened which have affected the House of Saud.

These incidents and crises from which Saudi Arabia sought its own benefit, turned to be the main hazards for the very existence of Saudi Arabia.

Turkey`s Erdogan Set in Motion Proposed Rapprochement with Zionist Regime

While claiming to support Palestinians, President Erdoğan’s is rebuilding ties with Zionist Israel.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to Israeli Channel 7, on Monday, 31st of August, Turkey hosted an Israeli delegation for the first time since the raid on Gaza Flotilla ship Mavi Marmara, on May 2010.

Political experts consider the recent visit by high-ranking Israel officials a major landmark in Turkey-Israel strained relations after 2010 Gaza flotilla incident.

Civil War Likely in Tajikistan; Part One

Being a Central Asian country, Tajikistan feels the largest threat from the religious hardline groups.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Events in West Asia are developing fast, and the impact is affecting neighboring regions in Central Asia. Political observers and analysts remain confused.

The emergence of the ISIS terrorist group with a joint Western-Arabic design, as well as Turkey’s negative role in Syria and Iraq, has paved the way for the persistence and growth of the so called Islamic takfiri and ideological movement in the susceptible region.