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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.

Int’l Festival of Tribes Culture Held in Iran

The 10th International Festival of Tribes Culture was held in the Iranian northeastern city of Gorgan, the capital of Golestan Province.

Migratory Birds in Iranian Wetlands

Each year when the cold seasons arrive, Iranian wetlands turn to a haven for migratory birds crossing the country. These guests stay in Iran until early March.

Snowman Festival in Northwestern Iran

People in northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan are used to heavy snowfalls in late autumn and early winter. This year, a snowman festival has attracted many people in the provincial capital of Tabriz.

Christians in Tehran Go Shopping on Christmas

There are a number of streets and neighbourhoods in the Iranian capital where Christians, mostly Armenians and Assyrians, are in the majority. Christians, and even Muslims, annually go shopping on these streets ahead of new Christian year.

Two Art Expositions Underway in Tehran

The 5th edition of Sculpture Biennial for Urban Space, and the 4th International Art Festival of Resistance are being held in Tehran.

Quadcopter Shot Down in Tehran over Security Concerns

A drone reportedly used for making a documentary film was shot down in central Tehran this morning after “unintentionally” trespassing on a prohibited airspace near the house of Iran’s Leader and the President’s office, officials noted.

Iraqi People in Mosul Kill ISIS’ Mufti

A Mufti affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group who had allowed the terrorists to shell the northern Iraqi city of Mosul was killed by the city’s residents.

Wedding Ceremonies of Iranian Turkmens

Turkmen people of Iran, most of whom live in northeastern province of Golestan, observe special traditions in their wedding ceremonies.

Eucharist Ceremony in Tehran’s St. Sarkis Church

Armenian people in Tehran gathered in St. Sarkis Church to hold the Eucharist ceremony.

Foreign Tourists Visiting Iran’s Kashan

Kashan is a city in Isfahan Province, central Iran. With an approximate population of 300,000, the small city attracts thousands of Iranian and foreign tourists each year.

Autumn in Northern Iranian City of Behshahr

Behshahr is a city in Mazandaran province, north of Iran. It is located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, north of Alborz Mountains.

Iranian Cleric Urges Retaliation for US Breaches of Nuclear Deal

A senior Iranian cleric slammed the US Congress for its recent move to extend sanctions against Iran for another ten years, saying that it is now time for the Islamic Republic to retaliate such violations of the JCPOA, a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Ali Daei Offers Condolences over Death of Brazilian Footballer in Plane Crash

Iran’s football legend Ali Daei has released a message of condolence over the death of Brazilian football player Filipe Machado in the recent Columbia plane crash.

Iran’s Lavash Bread Inscribed at UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed Iran’s lavash (flatbread) in the list of its intangible cultural heritage.

Cartoon: Fidel Castro Dies after Years of Defying US

Prominent Iranian cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour has portrayed the late leader of Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro in his latest cartoon.

Will Post-9/11 Atmosphere Re-Engulf White House after Pompeo’s Election?

Mike Pompeo was recently declared as Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The election has raised serious questions about the future of US policies.

Saudi Arabia Founder’s Handwriting Shows Use of “Persian Gulf”

A piece of evidence shows that the Saudi founder referred to the Persian Gulf using its correct name, rather than the fabricated one used by certain Arab governments.

Saudi Prince Says He’ll Finance Israel and Arab States to Invade Russia!

A Saudi prince has threatened that if the Russian president does not come back to the negotiating table, he will finance Israel and Arab countries to invade Russia.

Iran`s Ganjnameh Waterfall Freezes

These days, people in many cities of Iran are living in sub-zero temperature. The severe cold has frozen many fountains and waterfalls across the country, including the one in Hamadan, one of the coldest cities of Iran.

Two Trains Collide in North-Central Iran, Kill 45

More than 30 people have lost their lives and dozens of others have been injured after two passenger trains collided at a station in Iran’s north-central province of Semnan.

Autumn Snow Covers Sari Mountains in Northern Iran

The autumn snow in the mountainous regions of Sari, the capital of Mazandaran province in northern Iran, has created outstanding views.

Everything in This Iranian Village Is Made of Wood

Choubin Village (woodwork village) is the name of a village in Neyshabour in Khorasan Razavi province, in northeastern Iran.

Rome-Tehran Trade Ties Must Develop: Italian Industry Minister

Italy's Industry Minister Carlo Calenda has vowed to support upcoming business deals with Iran.

Iran, Slovenia Sign 3 MoUs after High-Profile Meeting

Ranking officials from Iran and Slovenia signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in Tehran on Tuesday following a meeting co-chaired by the presidents of the two countries.

Monkey Attack Sparks Deadly Tank Battle in Libya

At least 16 people died and 50 were wounded in Libya in four days of clashes between rival factions that were reportedly sparked by a monkey.

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