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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.

Stargazers Watch Mercury Transit in Front of the Sun

On Monday, the planet Mercury wandered directly in front of the sun — a rare "transit" that only happens about 13 times a century....

Iran’s Wildlife: Bijar Protected Zone

IRIB: The Bijar Protected Zone is a natural area in the northeast of Iran’s western province of Kurdistan, near the city of Bijar. This...

Moto Racing Championship

The first round of the Moto Racing Championship was held on Friday at the Azadi Sport Complex in Tehran.    

Milad Tower at night

IFP: One of Tehran’s most notable and visible landmarks, Milad Tower can be seen from points all across the city, and has become a...

Fourth IKCO Car to Enter Iran’s Market

The 4th IKCO brand car is going to enter the market by the end of this Iranian year, Mach 20, 2017.

Mehdi Taj Elected as President of Iran Football Federation

Mehdi Taj has been elected as the new President of the Iran Football Federation (IFF).

Book Lovers Flock to Tehran Book Fair

The 29th edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) opened its doors to people for a new day at a large, new fairground south...

Camel Racing in Central Iran’s Khara Desert

The 6th Camel Racing Competition was recently held in the Khara desert, in Iran’s central province of Isfahan. Camels can run at speeds up...

Farhadi’s Newest Movie Poster Unveiled at Cannes Festival

Iran’s famous director Asghar Farhadi's film The Salesman has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Tehran’s Shahr-e-Aftab Complex to Host International Fairs

Shahre-Aftab (Sun City) Complex, a newly-constructed fairground in Southern Tehran, will host the 29th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair on May 4-14.    

A View of Daily Life in Iran

A journey through the heart of Iran, capturing scenes from everyday life.    

Tehran as Seen from the International Space Station

  A new photo taken from the International Space Station (ISS) shows the Iranian capital Tehran at night, glowing with lights and beauty. Firouz Naderi, an...

Aerial Photos of Persian Gulf on Its National Day

National Persian Gulf Day is an annual observance in Iran that was first suggested in January 2004 and approved by the government in July...

People in Tehran Observe World Tai Chi, Qigong Day

A group of people in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Friday marked World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.    

Persian Gulf Day

Iranian people hold nationwide celebrations every year to mark National Persian Gulf Day, the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war...

Candidates Preparing for Parliamentary Run-Off Elections in Iran

Many candidates failed to obtain the required minimum 25% of votes cast in their constituencies in the first round of Iran's parliamentary elections held...

Tehran from Above – Aerial Photos of the Capital

IFP: Tehran, the sprawling metropolitan capital city, has all the facilities and infrastructure you would expect in a major industrial, commercial and economic hub....

Taxi-library in northern city promotes book-reading

A taxi-driver in the northern city of Rasht has accommodated his car with books in a bid to encourage his passengers to read while travelling in his taxi.

Young Iranian couple taking care of injured animals

Marivan – A young Iranian couple in the city of Marivan in the western province of Kurdestan have a passion for taking care of...

FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Inaugurated in Tehran

The Iran Football Medical Assessment and Rehabilitation Center (IFMARC) opened on Monday Apr 25, attended by Mahmoud Goudarzi, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and FIFA representatives, at Iran’s national football team training camp.

Fajr International Film Festival Culminates – Icelandic “Rams” Bags Top Prize

The 34th edition of the Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF), which kicked off in Tehran on April 20th, ended on Monday night.

Iran defense minister heads to Moscow

Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan has traveled to Moscow to attend the 2016 Moscow Conference on International Security and discuss further military cooperation with Russia.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy over US Supreme Court Ruling

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran to protest the recent ruling by the US Supreme Court against the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Producer Joins Cannes Film Festival Jury

Iranian producer Katayoon Shahabi is among those that will join president George Miller on the jury for this year's Cannes Film Festival.

US Curbed Nuclear Deal in 2005: Jack Straw

In an exclusive interview with Mehr, the former UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw talked about a host of issues including the JCPOA, ISIS, Yemen and of course, Brexit.

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