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Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 92
Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 586 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including 15 new deaths.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 4
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Says Europe’s INSTEX of No Use to Date
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says Europe's special financial mechanism, which was supposed to facilitate trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions, have been of no use since its launch.
Big Afforestation Project Kicks Off around Tehran
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated a major project to establish a stand of trees covering an area of 1,290 hectares around the metropolis of Tehran.
Iran Launches ‘Helping Hand’ Campaign for Coronavirus Battle
The spokesperson for the Iranian Taskforce on Combatting Novel Coronavirus has called on people to join the nationwide “helping hand” campaign to assist the Red Crescent Society in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, particularly in the underprivileged areas.
Iran Produces Fever Screening Cameras
Iran has developed the technical know-how to manufacture thermal cameras for fever screening systems inside the county.
Official Says Iran Will Survive COVID-19 Crisis
Spokesman for the Iranian Taskforce on Combatting Novel Coronavirus Ali Rabiei says the country has got out of “the primary coronavirus shock” and will finally survive the crisis.
Iran’s Daily Mask Production Capacity to Reach 300,000 by Weekend
Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says by investing in the production of masks, the production of the much-needed protective facility would reach 300,000 a day.
Spokesman Outlines Foreign Ministry’s Moves in Coronavirus Fight
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expounded on the latest measures taken by the ministry in close cooperation and coordination with the Health Ministry in order to minimize the adverse effects of the coronavirus epidemic.
Archaeological Site Discovered in Southeast Iran
An archaeological site has been unearthed in the historical city of Jiroft in southeastern Iranian province of Kerman.
23 Iranian Lawmakers Test Positive for Coronavirus
Twenty-three Iranian lawmakers have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, says the Iranian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Abdolreza Mesri.
Iran’s Emergency Chief Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The head of Iran’s Emergency Services Organisation Pir-Hossein Kolivand is infected with the novel coronavirus and his test result has been positive, says the Organization’s spokesman.
Iran Confirms 835 New Cases of Coronavirus, 11 More Deaths
Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 835 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including 11 new deaths.
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.
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.
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.