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No Talks as Long as US Maintains Sanctions, Bullying: Iran

Tehran says it will not sit down at the negotiating table with Washington as long as the US maintains its current approach.

WFP Delivers Aid Packages to Iran

Photo by Hamed Malekpour, Tasnim

Tehran Urges Rome to Take Action against US Inhumane Measures

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran expects European countries, especially Italy, to take action against the US inhumane measures and its violation of international rules in the current difficult circumstances.

Situation in Iran Not to Become Normal for Time Being: Official

The Iranian government spokesman has urged people to keep observing health protocols despite the removal of certain restrictions, saying the COVID-19 crisis is here to stay.

Iran Says Ready to Send Medical Equipment to Azerbaijan Republic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is prepared to transfer its experiences and the equipment needed in fight against the novel coronavirus to neighbouring countries, including the friendly country of Azerbaijan Republic.

Cooperation Key to Ensuring Regional Security, Rouhani Tells Kuwaiti Emir

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the regional countries have no choice but to cooperate to ensure the security of the region.

‘Iran Has Potential to Turn into Exporter of Vaccines’

Iran has the potential to become an exporter of vaccines if its potentialities in the vaccine industry are utilized, the country’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology argues.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, April 20, 2020, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Death Toll from COVID-19 Surpasses 5,200

Iran's Health Ministry says 91 people have died of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of fatalities to 5,209.

Post-Quarantine Days in Tehran

Photo by Mohammad Mahdi Dorani, Fars News Agency

Iran Commemorates National Day of Saadi

What follows is a photo gallery of the tomb of prominent Iranian poet Saadi Shirazi in his hometown, Shiraz, in southern Iran on the occasion of a national day named after him.

Iran FM, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iran Says US Prevented Its Routine Patrols in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the recent warning by Iranian patrol units came after US forces prevented IRGC troops from conducting legal patrols in the Persian Gulf.

Lahijan Cookies; Centuries-Old Souvenir of Northern Iran

Lahijan cookies are among the most delicious cookies of the world that cannot be easily overlooked.

Iranian Researchers Develop Equipment Vital for Coronavirus Patients

Iranian researchers have developed ventilators as well as equipment to control pressure inside lungs for coronavirus patients.

COVID-19 Epidemic under Control in Iran: Official

A senior Iranian official says the coronavirus epidemic is now under control in the country thanks to people’s cooperation and efforts by knowledge-based companies and other institutions to produce the required equipment.

Iranian, Afghan Officials Discuss Peace Process in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Minister's assistant and special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, has met with political and security officials of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Kabul.

Favipiravir Efficacy Test Results Still Pending: Iranian Official

Head of the Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the antiviral efficacy of Favipiravir against the novel coronavirus has not been yet verified, as the results of clinical tests are still pending.

IRGC Dismisses US Account of April 15 Incidents in Persian Gulf 

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has dismissed the US’ account of the April 15 incidents in the Persian Gulf, describing it as a fake scenario written in “Hollywood style.”  

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 19, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Damascus on Monday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday in order to hold talks with high-ranking Syrian officials.

Social Distancing at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport

Photo_of_the_Day by Samira Shariatmadari, YJC

Over 57,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry indicate that 57,023 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from hospital.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Echium Harvest in Golestan

Many farmers in Golestan province, northern Iran, are harvesting their echium crops these days.

Iran Collecting Plasma of Recovered Patients to Treat Active COVID-19 Infections

Iran has launched a project to collect the plasma of coronavirus patients who have recovered in order to use it for the treatment of individuals infected with the virus.