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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.

Wildfire burning Iran’s Kouh-e-Nour forests

A huge wildfire is burning forests of Kouh-e Nour in the suburbs of the Iranian city of Kohgiluyeh.

EU mulls security, economic pacts with Afghanistan neighbors

The European Union (EU) says the block is seeking allies among Afghanistan’s neighbours, including Iran, in an effort to shore up support in the event the Taliban group becomes an unstable force.

Nuclear Talks Unlikely to Get Anywhere: Iran VP

Iran’s first vice president says negotiations on the country’s nuclear program are unlikely to bear fruit.

Outgoing Iran President ‘Apologises’ to People for Any Shortcomings

The outgoing Iranian president has apologised to people for any shortcomings and defects during the tenure of his administration.

Sormeh and Telli; Two Traditional Cosmetics Made in Iran’s Shahroud 

Sormeh or Kohl is one of the ancient eye cosmetics of Iran and Telli is a substance for maintaining the balance of the scalp and protecting the hair.

Original Dishes of Tehran: Nostalgic, Mouth-Watering, Ambrosial 

The Iranian capital, Tehran, is one of the nation’s largest cities and is home to a whole variety of cultures and traditions. However, local dishes of the capital are little known. 

Iran, Japan Implement Prisoner Exchange Deal

Iran’s embassy in Tokyo says the first group of Iranian convicted prisoners in Japan have left for Tehran, as part of a previous prisoner exchange agreement with Japan.

Iranian Newspaper Headlines on Eve of 2021 Elections

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, June 17, 2021, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Zilu – An Original Artform from Iran’s Desert People

An analysis of structural techniques and designs shows that Zilu, although looking like a simple hand-woven thread rug, has a profound cultural richness and depth of thought.

Iran Envoy, Afghan Security Official Discuss Latest Developments

Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan has held a phone conversation with Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib regarding the recent developments in Afghanistan.

Disqualification of Major Presidential Hopefuls Sparks Debate in Iranian Newspapers

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Shahi Oil Mill: A Unique Museum in Iran’s Isfahan

The traditional horse-powered oil pressing practice is an ancient Iranian industry and one of the oldest activities in the world's food industry.

Iranian Opposition Leader Mousavi Vaccinated against COVID-19

Iranian opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi and his wife Zahra Rahnavard, both under house arrest since 2011 over their role in the post-election protests of 2009, have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Over 77,000 Iranians Killed by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 286 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 77,222.

Iran Election 2021: Presidential Hopefuls in Eyes of Newspapers

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, May 16, 2021, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Huge Fire Engulfs Alcohol Factory in Iran’s Qom

Several people, including firefighters, have been injured in a huge fire that engulfed an alcohol factory in the central Iranian city of Qom.

Iran FM, Oman’s Deputy PM Call for Removing Barriers to Enhanced Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said, the deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers in the Sultanate of Oman.

Zarif’s Leaked Audio Tape Makes Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Vaziri Cave Museum in Suburban Tehran

Photos of Vaziri Cave Museum whose sculptures represent Iranian folklore.

Vienna Talks Constructive, but Rocky Road Ahead: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat has described as positive the atmosphere of the recent talks held in Vienna among members of the joint commission of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but says there is a bumpy road ahead.

Iran Says Its Merchant Ship Attacked in Red Sea, Sustained ‘Minor’ Damage

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has confirmed an attack on the Iranian vessel Saviz in the Red Sea, saying the incident has caused minor damage to the merchant ship.

Rig-e Yalan: A Must-See Iranian Desert for Tourists

Rig-e Yalan is a pristine and wonderful region home to the world’s highest sand dunes which measure up to 500 metres in height.

Lake Neor: Unique Wildlife Habitat

Lake Neor is located 48 kilometres southeast of the city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran.

Iran Hosting Gathering on Followers of Divine Faiths

A gathering of followers of divine faiths has kicked off at the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

Iran’s Red Crescent Playing Active Role in Handling Public Donations for COVID-19 Response

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has received more than 370 billion tomans in public donations of cash and supplies for the coronavirus response and has spent it on a targeted handout scheme to protect the vulnerable groups.

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