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Healthcare

Official: Number of Covid deaths, infections doubled in Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2022

The director of Tehran’s Crisis Prevention and Management Organization says the number of infections and deaths from Covid’s last strain known as Omicron has doubled.

Healthcare

Hospital data shows Omicron can infect lungs: Iranian official

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2022

A senior Iranian health official says observations show the Omicron strain of the coronavirus is able to infect the lungs as well, although it mainly affects the upper respiratory tract.

Economy

Iranian exports to Iraq increase 15% compared to last year

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2022

A member of the board of directors of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber has said in the first 10 months of this year, $7.280 billion worth of goods were exported to Iraq.

Science and Technology

Iran develops new vaccine against Omicron variant of coronavirus

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2022

Iranian scientists have successfully developed a new vaccine customized to target the Omicron variant of coronavirus, with preliminary studies showing 100 percent effectiveness against the strain.

Nuclear

Shamkhani: US, Europe failed test of fulfilling commitments

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2022

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the US and Europe have failed the test of fulfilling their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

Economy

Report: South Korea plans to resume oil imports from Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2022

A South Korean media report says the country plans to resume oil imports from Iran after a three-year pause.

Nuclear

Iran FM: West’s responsible behavior needed to reach deal in Vienna

IFP Editorial Staff - February 16, 2022

Deal in Vienna depends on West’s responsible behavior Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Iran’s initiatives have paved the ground for achieving an agreement in Vienna, but the Western parties to the negotiations need to choose “responsible behavior” in order for a final deal to take shape.

Energy

OPEC: Iran’s 2021 oil output grew 21% compared with 2020

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2022

OPEC’s latest report shows Iran's crude production last year increased 21% compared with 2020 despite stringent sanctions imposed and strictly enforced by the United States.

Healthcare

Covid kills 167 more people in Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2022

Covid death toll remains high in Iran where the Coronavirus pandemic, now driven into the Omicron strain of the virus, is infecting tens of thousands on a daily basis.

Transportation

IRGC launches airport on Iran’s Greater Tunb Island

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2022

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has launched an airport on the Iranian island of Greater Tunb in the Persian Gulf.

Middle East

Saudi-led forces intensify attacks on Yemeni infrastructure

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2022

The Saudi-led coalition waging a devastating war on Yemen has stepped up its attacks against residential areas and critical infrastructure in the capital Sana'a and other provinces.

Nuclear

Shamkhani: U.S. breaches biggest threat to any deal in Vienna

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2022

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has warned that America's breaches of its promises pose the greatest threat to any agreement between Iran and the P4+1 group in Vienna.

Nuclear

Iranian FM call on Vienna talks parties to show seriousness, responsibility

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2022

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stressed the need for the other parties to the Vienna talks to show seriousness and responsibility given that the negotiations have reached a critical stage.

Foreign Policy

Iranian FM: Russia’s concerns over Ukraine understandable to Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - February 15, 2022

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said the Kremlin’s views and concerns about foreign interference in Ukraine are understandable to Iran.

Nuclear