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Fatemeh Askarieh

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Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

Stanford to Establish Fellowship in Memory of Late Iranian Math Genius

The Stanford University in the United States is to grant graduate fellowship in honour of its late math professor Maryam Mirzakhani.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Qom Salt Rock

Qom Salt Rock, located 15 kilometres from the city of Qom in the southwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran, is one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Qom province.

Iran’s South Khorasan Hosts Local Games Festival

A festival of local games was held in South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran, on Friday. The festival included games like camel-riding, motorcycle racing, and parachuting.

Grand Carpet Bazaar: Old Market in Heart of Tehran

Carpets are among the things that could be seen at every household in Iran. Also known as Persian rugs, they are made for a wide variety of purposes including home use, local sale, and export.

Italy Hosts Seminar on Iranian Handicrafts 

A seminar to study Iranian handicrafts was held in the Italian city of Milan with the aim of introducing Iran’s ancient heritage to the world.

Exhibition of India’s Historic Works Underway in Tehran

A collection of India’s historic works are on show in Golestan Palace downtown Tehran. The works include exquisite Indian offerings to monarchs and courtiers of Qajar era [1785 to 1925].

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, December 9, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tehran’s Milad Tower Hosts Stair Climbing Competition

The second international stair climbing competition (Tower running) was held at Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower on December 6, 2017.

Bushehr Port; Major Transport Hub in Southern Iran

The Persian Gulf port of Bushehr is a huge and important trade hub in southern Iran with seven wharfs and a length of more than 1,170 metres.

Secrets behind Trump’s Decision to Relocate US Embassy

US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime seems to be aimed at distracting public opinion inside and outside the US from the “Russiagate”.

US Smuggling Out Syria’s Oil Resources: Turkish Website

A Turkish-language website has revealed that the US forces along with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants are smuggling at least 17,000 barrels of oil out of Syria on a daily basis.

Iranians Hold Protest Rallies against Trump’s Jerusalem Decision

Along with many people across the world, millions of Iranians have taken to the streets in different cities to protest against US president’s decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, December 5, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Cleric Refereeing Football Matches in Top Division

An Iranian cleric studying advanced jurisprudence also works as a top football referee and martial arts instructor.

50 Surgeries to Resemble Angelina Jolie Turn Iranian Girl into Corpse Bride!

A young Iranian girl has gone viral after reportedly undergoing 50 surgeries to resemble her idol Angelina Jolie, but no avail.

Iranian Painter Uses Nails to Create Artwork on Violence against Children

Renowned Iranian painter and cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour has used hundreds of nails provided by his fans to create an artwork on Universal Children’s Day.

Iranian Painter Depicting Loneliness in Wall Paintings

A little known Iranian painter is trying to illustrate the loneliness of man in his single-colour wall paintings.

NATO May Withdraw Forces from Iraqi Kurdistan Region

NATO member states including Slovenia may withdraw their forces from the Iraqi Kurdistan region, Slovenian defence minister says.

Iran’s Tourist Attractions: Tomb of Poet Saib Tabrizi

The tomb of the Iranian poet Mohammad Ali ibn Mirza Abdul Rahim Tabrizi, known as Saib Tabrizi, in the central city of Isfahan has turned into a major tourist attraction.

Iran’s Economuseum Turns into Major Tourist Attraction

An ancient building in southeastern Iran has been converted into a museum of traditional professions which draws large number of visitors.

Persian Architecture Masterpiece: Imam Mosque of Isfahan

The Imam Mosque, formerly known as Royal or Shah Mosque, is a historic mosque, regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era.

Blue Mosque of Tabriz: Magnificence of 15th-Century Architecture

The Blue Mosque is a famous historic monument in Tabriz, northwestern Iran; where you can see the grandeur of Iranian Islamic architecture.

Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Sahebqaraniyeh Palace; Recreation Centre of Iranian Kings

Sahebqaraniyeh Palace in northern Tehran is one of the most luxurious palaces of the Qajar dynasty which was built at the time of Nassereddin Shah Qajar.

Iranian Sculpture, Painting Museum Reopened after over 15 Years

A contemporary sculpture and painting museum was reopened in Tehran on Tuesday (September 5) after over 15 years of being closed.

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