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Iran in Better Condition than Other Countries in Dealing with Corona: Rouhani
Iran’s president says according to the WHO figures the Islamic Republic is in a better condition than the other countries which are grappling with the deadly coronavirus.
Sistan & Baluchestan; A Dream Land for Nature-Lovers
Sistan and Baluchestan Province, located in southeastern Iran, is the second largest province of the country.
Ecbatana; First Persian Capital with 3,000 Years of History
Hegmataneh, also known as Ecbatana, is a vast historical area in the centre of the modern Iranian city of Hamadan. The site is a historical hill covering a vast area in the modern city.
Coronavirus Epidemic Imperils Iranian Newspapers
A temporary halt in the printing of Iranian newspapers due to Nowruz holidays may get much longer due to the closure of printing houses in the wake of outbreak of coronavirus.
Iran Marks Palestine Land Day, Says Resistance Only Path to Regional Peace
Iran says establishment of sustainable and fair peace in the region will be possible only through the continuation of resistance until the complete end of the occupation of Palestine.
Iran Must Beat Alliance between Sanctions, COVID-19: Spokesman
The spokesperson for the Iranian administration says the overriding national duty at present is to defeat the sanctions and the coronavirus outbreak which have targeted Iran at the same time.
Iranian, Mauritanian FMs Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Mauritanian counterpart Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed have discussed the issues pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic.
World to Be Impressed by Iran’s Containment of Viral Diseases: Minister
Iran’s Minister of Health Saeid Namaki says an outstanding achievement of Iranian experts in controlling viral diseases is going to impress the world.
Iran Urges Peaceful Settlement of Karabakh Dispute
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called for the peaceful settlement of conflicts over Nagorno-Karabakh in reaction to the forthcoming elections in the disputed region.
Iranian Village Boasts Legendary Humanoid Pieces of Rock
A village in northeast Iran boasts an area with legendary and marvelous pieces of rock which, strangely enough, lie next to each other in a regular order as if they were once humans.
In Pictures: How Iranians Cope with COVID-19 Quarantine
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the spread of the pandemic, the first advice to cut off the contagion chain is to stay home. In such circumstances, the place in which people live and the objects with which they are in touch are redefined, and will have a new and perhaps different meaning.
Joint Pains Link Iranian, Afghan People Together: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has recently talked to an Afghan refugee admitted to a hospital in Yazd province over the novel coronavirus.
Iran Mass Produces Domestically-Made Coronavirus Test Kits
Iran has unveiled its domestically-made coronavirus test kit and announced its mass-production has begun by the defence ministry.
Number of COVID-19 Infections in Iran Exceeds 40,000
Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 3,186 new cases of coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, including 117 new deaths.
COVID-19 May Be Result of Biological Terror: Iran’s Health Ministry
Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi says the theory of biological terror cannot be ruled out for the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus given the US-China hostilities.
Iran Extends Foreign Nationals’ Visas to Help Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
Iran has extended visas and stay permits for foreign nationals in order to help contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Labs’ Capacity to Test People for COVID-19 Rising: Iran Official
Iran’s first vice president says the national capacity to identify coronavirus cases in the country has increased.
US Bans Geared to Tightening Noose on Iran amid Coronavirus Fight: Zarif
Iran’s foreign minister says the United States refuses to lift sanctions in a bid to push the Islamic Republic to the limit in its fight against the coronavirus.
Iran Producing Homegrown Ventilators amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As the medical ventilator has become a key device in saving coronavirus patients while COVID-19 pandemic moves around the globe, an Iranian knowledge-based company has begun to produce the homegrown version of such mechanical breathing devices.
Iran Approves IRR 1,000-Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package
The Iranian administration has ratified a 1,000-trillion-rial economic relief package to protect the businesses and people affected by the coronavirus epidemic.
Leader Hails Coronavirus Screening Scheme in Iran
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has once again praised the country’s medical staft for their devotion to duty in the fight against the novel coronavirus, describing the national project to screen people for COVID-19 testing as a great job.
Iran Trying to Evacuate Students from Corona-Hit Italy
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says Tehran has launched efforts to bring tens of Iranian students back from Italy, whose cities of residence have mostly been declared a red zone and put under lockdown amid the outbreak of coronavirus.
Kal Namak River; Gorgeous Landscape in Tabas Desert
Kal Namak or the Salt River of Tabas is a beautiful river in South Khorasan province, eastern Iran.
COVID-19 in Iran: Death Toll Rises to 2,640
Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus has increased to 2,640, with 129 new deaths confirmed in the past 24 hours.
COVID-19 Here to Stay as No Treatment Developed Yet: Iran President
The Iranian president says fellow countrymen should prepare themselves to live with the coronavirus until a vaccine or treatment is developed for it.