Iranian Electric Bikes to Break into Market

Iran-made electric motorcycles will get into the market very soon in an effort to reduce air pollution and cut the gas subsidies currently paid by the government.

Some 100,000 Iranians Infected with Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,323 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 99,970.

Iranian President, Japanese PM Discuss Regional Tensions

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for easing of tensions in the world as all countries are struggling with the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Exports 40,000 Coronavirus Test Kits to Germany

A consignment of 40,000 Iranian-made diagnostic test kits for the novel coronavirus disease has been shipped to Germany on Tuesday.

Ten Countries after Importing Iran-Made Anti-Corona Products

An Iranian official says ten countries have submitted their requests to import Iranian knowledge-based products to contain and diagnose COVID-19.

Iran Not 1st Country to Lop Zeros Off National Currency

The idea of knocking off zeros from countries’ national currencies goes back decades, with some governments removing noughts from banknotes several times to harness inflation.

Iran to Unveil Geomatic Coronavirus Detection System

Iran is to unveil a geomatic anti-coronavirus system in the near future, a senior official says.

Iran Says UN Security Council’s Violation of JCPOA Not Acceptable

Iran’s Government Spokesman says the violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the United Nations Security Council is not tolerable.

Five Iranians Jailed Abroad on Bogus Charges of Military Activities, MP Says

Five Iranian nationals have been thrown in jail in the foreign countries on spurious charges of involvement in military and defense activities, a lawmaker has quoted the Iranian deputy Defense Minister as saying.

Iran Discusses Resumption of Trade Ties with Turkey, Azerbaijan

Chief of Staff of the Iranian president has held negotiations with Turkey and Azerbaijan Republic to remove obstacles in the way of resuming trade ties in the face of the spread of the coronavirus.

US’ Defunding of WHO ‘Strategic Mistake’, Iran Tells NAM Summit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has delivered a speech at a summit of the heads of state of the Non-Aligned Movement's (NAM) contact group, which was held on Monday evening through video-conference.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, May 4, 2020, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Marks National Day of Shiraz

Shiraz, the capital city of Fars province in southern Iran, is one of the country’s top tourist attractions and a cradle of civilization and art since ancient times.

Iranian Official Warns of Second Wave of COVID-19 in Autumn

Iran should brace itself for the second wave of coronavirus cases in autumn after a slowdown in the outbreak's infection rate in June, a Health Ministry official has warned.

Iran Confirms over 1,200 New COVID-19 Infections

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 1,223 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of infections to 98,647.

Iran Has Most Powerful Chopper Fleet in West Asia: Commander

A Senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is in possession of the most powerful helicopter fleet in West Asia.

Prominent Iranian Literary Translator Najaf Daryabandari Dies at 91

Acclaimed Iranian author and translator Najaf Daryabandari, who had translated many of the world’s outstanding literary works into Persian, has died at the age of 91.

20 New-Born Babies Test Positive for Coronavirus in Iran

An advisor to Iran’s health minister says 20 babies have been born with the coronavirus in the country so far.

Iran to Export Coronavirus Test Kits to Germany, Turkey

The Islamic Republic of Iran will start exporting homegrown diagnostic test kits for the novel coronavirus disease to Germany and Turkey in the coming weeks, Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has announced.

Iranian Scientist Jailed in US to Be Released Soon

Tehran says the Iranian scientist imprisoned in the US Immigration Service's detention centre will be released and expatriated soon.

Rouhani Lauds Iranian Medical Society, Producers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has commended the country’s health society and the local producers of medical supplies for their significant role in the national battle with the novel coronavirus.

Iran Says US Dangerous Policies Distupting World Order

The Islamic Republic of Iran has warned about the US approach in dealing with political issues saying such an approach is a dangerous one that will disrupt international order.

Iran in Photos: Churat Lake Filled with Water

Due to the recent heavy rainfalls, the water level of Churat Lake in northern Iran has considerably increased this year, to the point of flooding the surrounding trees.

‘China, Russia Prioritize Own Interests in Friendship with Iran’

An expert on international relations says China and Russia give priority to their own interests in their relationship with Iran, and Tehran should not count on them.

Iranian Official Urges People to Avoid Taking COVID-19 Lightly

A senior Iranian official says the primary danger posed by the coronavirus outbreak is that people take the situation as normal.

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