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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Develops Antibacterial Wound Dressing Curbing Red Blood Cell Disruption

Iranian scientists have fabricated an alginate fibrous wound dressing with antibacterial and wound healing properties that can decrease disruption of red blood cells in the wound bed.

First Batch of Stranded Bahrainis Repatriated from Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the first group of Bahraini citizens who had been stranded in Iran following the outbreak of coronavirus has returned home under the auspices of the Sultanate of Oman.

Iranian Adventurer Cuts Short Camel Journey Around World over COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has forced an Iranian traveller to cut short his trip around the world on camel.

Coronavirus Test Kits Made in Iran to Come on Market Next Month

An Iranian official says the homegrown diagnostic kits for the novel coronavirus will come onto the market in the next Iranian month (March 20 - April 19).

Iran Develops Homegrown Lifesaving Wrist Strap

Iranian researchers at a science and technology park in the southern city of Kerman have manufactured a wearable wristband that saves the life of swimmers in the absence of a lifeguard.

Iran Grants Leave to 70,000 Prisoners amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran has granted furloughs to approximately 70,000 prisoners due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Coronavirus Kills Two More Iranian Politicians

The novel Coronavirus has claimed the lives of two more Iranian politicians.

COVID-19 Cases in Iran Rises to over 7,000: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of Coronavirus infections has risen to 7,161, including 237 deaths so far.

Scores Killed in Iran after Drinking Fake Booze for COVID-19 Protection

Dozens of people have been killed or poisoned after consuming fake alcoholic drinks for protection against the novel Coronavirus.

Iran’s Crisis Management Chief Tests Positive for COVID-19

Chief of Iran’s Crisis Management Organization Ali Najjar has quarantined himself after testing positive for the COVID-19, says the spokesman for the organization.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, March 9, 2020, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Urges Iraqi Parties to Work Together, Show Tolerance

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says cooperation and tolerance is required on the part of political groups and ethnic and religious factions in Iraq so that a government growing from the will of Iraqi people “will take over as soon as possible.”

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Snowy Winter in Sanandaj

Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan province in western Iran, is covered by snow during its winter days.

Oil Price Falls Most since 1991 War, Plunges to $31

Oil prices crashed on Monday by around 30% in what analysts are calling the start of a price war.

Coronavirus May Have Been Developed by US or Israel: Report

The United States may have created and unleashed the novel Coronavirus in a bid to bring China’s growing economy and military might down a few notches, a new report says.

‘Bin Salman’s Purge of Royals Stems from His Paranoia’

A political expert believes the new wave of arrests of Saudi princes and top officials is because Mohammed bin Salman is a paranoid person and intends to get rid of any threat to his monarchy.

Jaish ul-Adl Terrorist Leader Killed in Southeastern Iran

Iran's Intelligence Ministry says security forces have identified and dismantled a terrorist team affiliated with the so-called Jaish ul-Adl terrorist group in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

Iran Air Says All Flights to Europe Suspended Until Further Notice

Iran’s flag-carrier airline Homa, also known as Iran Air, says all its flights to Europe has been suspended until further notice over restrictions imposed by European countries.

Saudi Releases New Photos to Show King Salman Is Alive

Saudi Arabia has released images of King Salman carrying out his royal duties on Sunday, dismissing rumours of his death.

Over 2,000 People Recover from Coronavirus in Iran

Iran has announced that the number of Coronavirus infections has increased to 6,566, while 2,134 people have recovered so far.

Main Requirements for Business Analyst and Course Training

The demand for Business Analyst is growing all over the world. A Business Analyst plays an important role in an organization by making it achieve profitable goals.

50 Firms Keen to Join Swiss Channel for Trade with Iran: Bern

A Swiss senior official has said that the financial channel between Switzerland and Iran has had a flying start as 50 companies have expressed keenness to trade through the so-called humanitarian channel.

Iranian Maestro Hooshang Zarif Dies at 81

Renowned Iranian master of “tar”, instrument Hooshang Zarif has passed away at the age of 81 in Tehran.

Top Iranian Official in Iraq for Political, Security Talks

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has travelled to Baghdad to discuss the political and security situation in the region with the Iraqi officials.