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Iran Says Ready to Share Its COVID-19 Diagnosis System with All Countries

Iran has expressed its preparedness to send its homegrown smart coronavirus diagnosis system to all countries in the world, especially the Muslim ones, to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran Unveils Two Modern Strategic Radar Systems

Iran has unveiled two new strategic radar systems, named “Persian Gulf” and “Moraqeb”, to further enhance its air defence capability.

Places of Worship to Remain Closed in Iran for Now amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says mosques and places of worship will remain closed for another two weeks as part of social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Tehran Raps US for Pushing UN to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has taken a swipe at the US for seeking to violate the resolutions of the world body.

Iranian Wunderkind Arat Hosseini Impresses Lionel Messi

Arat Hosseini, an Iranian boy with an inborn football talent developed with the help of his father, has turned into a famous figure admired by many people around the world.

What to Eat in Iran: 10 Essential Persian Dishes

The well-known food website Food Republic has introduced 10 Iranian dishes and invited its users to try them during their visits to the country.

Exchange 2010 to Office 365 Migration

Exchange Server 2010 brought some revolutionary technologies, features, and services when it was first introduced a decade ago.

Iranian Army Equipped with New Combat, Surveillance Drones

The Defence Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has made mass delivery of new combat and surveillance drones, including a jet-powered multipurpose UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle).

Iran Unveils 6 Homegrown Products for Coronavirus Fight

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology has inaugurated an international health technology complex that includes innovation acceleration centers in Tehran, and has also unveiled six homegrown products used for preventing and treating the novel coronavirus.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, April 18, 2020, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

COVID-19 in Iran: Daily Death Toll Continues to Decline

The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran has dropped for the fifth day in a row.

Social Distancing Slows Pace of COVID-19 Infection in Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the drop in the pace of coronavirus infection in the country is due to citizens’ abidance by the social distancing plan and businesses’ compliance with health protocols.

How Will Middle East Look after Corona?

An Iranian political commentator has weighed in on the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the Middle East, especially during the post-corona era.

Iran Gov’t Selling Shares of Huge State Companies at Stock Market

Iran’s president has tasked the ministry of economic affairs to facilitate the selling of the shares of major state companies at the stock market as soon as possible.

Self-Isolation: An Opportunity to Explore World’s Cultural Heritage

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the people of the world can use their free time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to get more familiar with the world's cultural heritage.

Iran Praises Artists, Media for Their Contribution to Fight against COVID-19

A senior Iranian official has commended the role played by art and media sectors in the campaign against the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tehran, Doha Agree to Work Together in Energy, Investment Domains

Iran and Qatar have agreed to work together in the fields of energy and investment, and to seriously pursue mutual economic cooperation after the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is over.

Iran President Says World Armies Must Fight against Coronavirus

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the armies of the world must join hands to contront an unseen enemy named the coronavirus which has come to fight all human beings.

Tehran’s Tabiat Bridge Go Red in Solidarity with Hemophiliacs

Photos by Amir-Hossein Jamebozorg, Mizan News Agency

Alardaglar Rainbow Mountains of Tabriz

Photo of the day by Maryam Sadat Hashemi

Danger Looms as Long as No Vaccine Developed for COVID-19: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the danger posed by the coronavirus will not go away as long as a vaccine and treatment are not developed for the disease.

How Social Media Influence Educational Process of Students

It is impossible to imagine the modern world without the phenomenon of social media. Almost every adult and student has some form of this online presence, and there are lots of essay examples regarding this type of communication that is unique in some ways. 

Foreign Ministry Helping Iranian Nationals in Italy Return Home

Iran's Foreign Ministry says it is in contact with other countries, including Italy, to make arrangements to help Iranian nationals abroad return to their country amid travel restrictions imposed following the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Marks National Army Day without Any Parade

Iran has marked its annual National Army day by replacing usual parades with a COVID-19 aid march of military vehicles designed and packed with supplies to help assist the country’s battle with the coronavirus.

Iran’s COVID-19 Daily Fatalities Drop for 4th Day in Row

The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran has decreased for the fourth consecutive day.