Iran’s COVID-19 Infections Surpass 110,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 1,481 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 110,767.

Iran in Photos: Abdolabad Earthen Dam Filled with Water

The Abdolabad Dam in northeastern Iran is going through good days thanks to the recent rainfalls.

Why Some COVID-19 Patients in Iran Develop Skin Problems

An Iranian specialist says some Iranian patients with the COVID-19 disease have developed skin problems probably as a side-effect of consuming several drugs at the same time.

‘Iraqi PM’s Major Challenge Is to Keep Balance in Ties with Iran, US’

An expert in West Asian affairs says one of the challenges of the new Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi will be balancing ties with Iran and the United States which are in some way in conflict with each other.

Iran Develops Herbal Medicine for Epilepsy

A group of Iranian researchers have "successfully" tested the country's first herbal medicine for epilepsy, after years of research.

Iran-Turkmenistan Border to Reopen Soon: Deputy FM

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says following negotiations between Tehran and Ashgabat, the Iran-Turkmenistan border will probably reopen in the next 10 to 20 days.

Top Generals Weigh Plans to Step Up Iran-Pakistan Border Security

Highest-ranking military commanders from Iran and Pakistan have discussed ways to enhance security at the common border and prevent terrorist attacks.

Iran Eager to Deepen Ties with New Iraqi Government: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian government has voiced optimism about interaction with the new government of Iraq, expressing Tehran’s willingness to broaden ties with Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s cabinet in various fields.

Iran’s President Dismisses Industry Minister amid Chaos in Auto Market

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has decided to dismiss the minister of industry from his post and assign a caretaker to the ministry to handle the confusing situation in the domestic car market and ensure a steady supply of basic commodities amid the cruel sanctions against Iran.

Iran’s IRGC Says Planning to Put Satellite into Geostationary Orbit 

An Iranian IRGC commander says the country plans to increase the orbital altitude of its military satellite to reach a geosynchronous equatorial orbit of 36,000 kilometres in the coming years. 

Iran-US Prisoner Swap Requires No Talks, Zarif Says

Any possible exchange of prisoners with the United States would not entail holding negotiations between Tehran and Washington, an Iranian lawmaker has quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Number in 2 Months

Iran says only 45 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, recording the country's lowest number of daily fatalities in two months.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, May 11, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Mosques to Reopen Across Iran in Conformity with Social Distancing Measures

Iran’s Health Ministry has announced details of protocols on the reopening of mosques across Iran ahead of the Qadr nights (Laylat al-Qadr) when people stay awake and pray from midnight till dawn.

Iran President Vows Unflinching Support to New Iraqi Government

The Iranian president has given an assurance to the new prime minister of Iraq that Tehran will stand by the new government of Baghdad and the Iraqi nation as always.

Iran Denies Claim that Guarantor States Deciding Syria’s Future

The Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed certain media reports claiming that the Astana Process guarantor states are making decision about the future of the Syrian government.

20 New Inscriptions Found in Iran’s Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis

Iranian archaeologists have discovered 20 new inscriptions in Naqsh-e Rostam historical complex near the southern city of Shiraz.

Iran, Afghanistan to Launch Joint Probe into Harirud Incident

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to launch joint investigation into the death of a number of Afghan nationals near the border with Iran.

Several Killed, Injured in Naval Accident Off Southern Iranian Coast

At least 19 have been killed and 15 others injured in a naval accident involving a light Iranian vessel in the south of the country.

Iran Says Ready for Prisoner Swap with US without Preconditions

Iran’s government spokesman says the Islamic Republic is ready to exchange more prisoners with the United States without any preconditions.

Iran’s Leader Says West Failed to Manage Coronavirus Crisis

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Western countries have failed to manage the coronavirus crisis even though they had enough time to prepare themselves before the outbreak.

Iran Confirms 1,383 New COVID-19 Infections

Iran’s Health Ministry says it has confirmed 1,383 new cases of infection with the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 107,603.

Ancient Pottery Item Reminder of Unity against COVID-19 Pandemic

An archaeologist has compared to coronavirus the images on a 7-thousand-year-old earthenware item which depict farmers in the south or north of Iran dancing and jumping for joy around their harvest.

Iranian Firm Acquires Know-How to Produce 3-Ply Surgical Mask

An Iranian knowledge-based company has acquired the technical know-how to launch the industrial production line for manufacturing three-ply surgical masks.

‘Trump Seeking to Prevent Biden from Returning to Iran Deal’

The Trump administration is seeking to deal a blow to the Iran nuclear deal to turn it into a useless agreement, so that Democrats would not be able to return to it, an analytical report says.

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