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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Close Cooperation with Health Ministry in Battle with COVID-19

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has advised the whole Iranian organizations to work in close cooperation with the Health Ministry in the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Iran’s Leader Plants Sapling on Arbour Day

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has planted two saplings on the Arbour Day and the beginning of the National Week of Natural Resources.

Iran Make Positive Start to 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

Iran are still well on track to qualify for the next World Cup, following their strong start in the second round Group C. This sees them drawn against Iraq, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

Official Highlights Iran’s Push for Regional Peace, Security

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has stressed the need to proceed with the Astana Process negotiations at the level of heads of state and experts to resolve the crisis in Syria, reaffirming Iran’s unwavering support for peace and security in the region.

‘Smiling Challenge’ to Combat Coronavirus Going Viral in Iran

A challenge has become viral on social media networks which calls on Iranian people to smile to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Says Eager to Boost Ties with Bulgaria

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Republic of Bulgaria on its National Day, hoping for the promotion of ties between Tehran and Sofia in all arenas.

Iranians Roll up Sleeves to Help Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

People from all walks of life have gone into action to help disinfect deprived areas as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Iran.

Sculpture Symposium Underway in Iran’s Isfahan

The Isfahan Sculpture Symposium is being in the central Iranian city, featuring novel ideas by Iranian artists.

Asafoetida: A Wonder of Traditional Medicine

Asafoetida is an important medicinal herb with numerous health benefits. Asafoetida has an umbel inflorescence.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart.

No Evidence Iran Covering Up Severity of Coronavirus Crisis: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the mechanisms it uses to monitor the performance of various countries in relation to their handling of the coronavirus epidemic do not show any cover-up by the Iranian government with regard to Iran’s virus crisis.

Iran Holds Meeting to Address Foreign Trade Woes Caused by COVID-19

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has held a meeting in Tehran to examine and resolve the problems in the course of trade exchange with the neighboring states.

100,000 Coronavirus Test Kits Shipped to Iran by WHO

Iran has received a consignment of medical equipment provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), including 100,000 novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits.

A Moment of Relief

A cyclist riding his motorcycle in front of a truck disinfecting the city of Tehran Photo by Reza Bagheri Sharaf, DANA

Iran Says US Sabotaging Swiss ‘Humanitarian’ Channel

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the so-called humanitarian channel launched by the Swiss government on 3 December 2019 has been faced with the US sabotage, and Iran is not given the permission to transfer its resources to the channel.

Hotels Close in Yazd by Choice amid COVID-19 Outbreak

While people are strongly advised to refrain from traveling after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran, the hotels in the historical city of Yazd have closed up of their own volition as a precautionary measure.

Disinfection of Public Places in Iran’s Hamadan

Public places of Iran's Hamadan are disinfected three times a day by the municipality in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Photo by Pourya Pakizeh, ISNA

Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Reaches 66

The number of confirmed cases of the new corona-virus in Iran has reached 1,501, including 66 deaths.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, March 2, 2020, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tarik-Darreh Ski Resort

The international ski resort of “Tarik-Darreh” is located in the slopes of Alvand Mountain, western Iran.

Iran Second Only to China in Terms of Coronavirus Recovery

Global statistics indicate that Iran ranks second in the world, after China, in terms of the number of people recovered from the novel coronavirus.

Fasting Could Boost Immune System, Fight Coronavirus: Expert

An Iranian traditional medicine expert says “medical fasting” could help reduce the chance of coronavirus infection by boosting the body’s immune system.

Iranian Artist Releases Work on How to Fight Coronavirus

Prominent Iranian designer Hamid Bahrami has released a work in which he illustrates the ways to prevent the COVID-19 disease.