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Iran Reports Lowest Daily Increase in COVID-19 Fatalities Since Lockdown

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says only 34 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest number of daily fatalities in 80 days.

Iran Rejects US ‘Bogus’ Allegations, Enumerates American Crimes

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has rejected a recent report from the US Department of State on Iran, saying Washington lacks the political and legal competence to make a judgment about the other countries given its dark record of crimes, from terrorist activities to warmongering policies.

Iran Develops Robotic Surgeon to Conduct Tough Operations

An Iranian company says it has produced the equipment required for conducting robotic surgery at a very low cost.

Iran Supports One-China Policy amid Controversy over Hong Kong Security Law

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced any outside interference in the internal affairs of China, reiterating Tehran’s support for the One-China policy as Beijing is going to pass a controversial national security law for Hong Kong.

Iran’s First Tanker in Venezuela to Deliver Much-Needed Gasoline

The first of five tankers carrying Iranian gasoline to Venezuela has arrived in the Latin American country despite the US threats.

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Liberation Day

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Lebanon on the anniversary of liberation of the Arab country’s southern regions from the Israeli occupation in 2000, describing the victory as a “medal of honour” for the Lebanese.

COVID-19 in Iran: Total Number of Cases Exceeds 135,000

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,180 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 135,701.

Iran, Turkey Move to Reopen Land, Air Borders

The presidents of Iran and Turkey have discussed plans to reopen the land and air borders between the two neighbours and restart trade exchanges in compliance with the health protocols.

Magnitude 5.2 Quake Hits Western Iran

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck an area in Iran’s western province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad on Sunday but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Iran’s Leader Grants Clemency to 3,721 Inmates on Eid al-Fitr

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has pardoned or commuted prison terms of 3,721 convicts found guilty by various Iranian courts.

Iran Congratulates Muslim World Leaders on Eid al-Fitr

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the leaders, governments and people of Islamic countries on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, May 23, 2020, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

President Warns US of Retaliation If Iran’s Tankers Threatened

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has cautioned the US that causing any trouble for the country’s oil tankers, be it the Caribbean Sea or any other part of the world, will make Washington face troubles in turn.

104,000 COVID-19 Patients Discharged from Iran Hospitals after Full Recovery

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 104,072 COVID-19 patients have so far recovered from the disease and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran to Reopen Holy Shrines Nationwide despite COVID-19 Pandemic

The Iranian president says holy sites across the nation will reopen the day after the Eid al-Fitr, but the health protocols should be observed as before in order to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Iran in Photos: Castle of Zahhak in East Azarbaijan

East Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran is known as the land of forts, including the one named after Zahhak, an evil figure in Persian mythology.

Iran Exports Homegrown Titanium Implants to Four Countries

An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to export its domestically-made titanium implants to four countries across the world.

Iran Sympathizes with Pakistan over Deadly Plane Crash

Iran has expressed deep regret over the crash of a passenger plane in Pakistan, which killed dozens of passengers.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Hamadan Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque of Hamadan in western Iran is one of the country’s oldest mosques.

Iran Keeping Close Watch on US Military All Around World: Top General

A senior Iranian military official says the Islamic Republic will give a firm response to any mistake made by the US in any part of the world against Iran’s interests.

Iranian Jewish MP Urges Fellow Jews to Rise Up against Zionism

The only Jewish member of the Iranian Parliament has called on the followers of Judaism across the globe to revolt against the Zionist regime “disaster” and support the Palestinian nation.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 7,300: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 51 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall fatalities to 7,300.

Iran Announces Protocol on Granting 5-Year Residence Permits to Foreign Nationals

Directives on issuing residence permits to foreign nationals making investment in Iran have been announced.

Promotion of Iran-Iraq Ties Serves Regional Stability: VP

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has deplored an escalation of insecurity in the region after the American assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, saying the expansion of relations between Tehran and Baghdad would contribute to regional stability.

Iran Leader Says ‘Virus of Zionism’ Will Be Eliminated

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the "virus of Zionism" will not last long and will be eliminated in the not-too-distant future.

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