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Iran Commemorates National Day of Saadi

What follows is a photo gallery of the tomb of prominent Iranian poet Saadi Shirazi in his hometown, Shiraz, in southern Iran on the occasion of a national day named after him.

Iran FM, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iran Says US Prevented Its Routine Patrols in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the recent warning by Iranian patrol units came after US forces prevented IRGC troops from conducting legal patrols in the Persian Gulf.

Lahijan Cookies; Centuries-Old Souvenir of Northern Iran

Lahijan cookies are among the most delicious cookies of the world that cannot be easily overlooked.

Iranian Researchers Develop Equipment Vital for Coronavirus Patients

Iranian researchers have developed ventilators as well as equipment to control pressure inside lungs for coronavirus patients.

COVID-19 Epidemic under Control in Iran: Official

A senior Iranian official says the coronavirus epidemic is now under control in the country thanks to people’s cooperation and efforts by knowledge-based companies and other institutions to produce the required equipment.

Iranian, Afghan Officials Discuss Peace Process in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Minister's assistant and special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, has met with political and security officials of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Kabul.

Favipiravir Efficacy Test Results Still Pending: Iranian Official

Head of the Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the antiviral efficacy of Favipiravir against the novel coronavirus has not been yet verified, as the results of clinical tests are still pending.

IRGC Dismisses US Account of April 15 Incidents in Persian Gulf 

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has dismissed the US’ account of the April 15 incidents in the Persian Gulf, describing it as a fake scenario written in “Hollywood style.”  

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 19, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Damascus on Monday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday in order to hold talks with high-ranking Syrian officials.

Over 57,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry indicate that 57,023 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from hospital.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Echium Harvest in Golestan

Many farmers in Golestan province, northern Iran, are harvesting their echium crops these days.

Iran Collecting Plasma of Recovered Patients to Treat Active COVID-19 Infections

Iran has launched a project to collect the plasma of coronavirus patients who have recovered in order to use it for the treatment of individuals infected with the virus.

Iran Says Ready to Share Its COVID-19 Diagnosis System with All Countries

Iran has expressed its preparedness to send its homegrown smart coronavirus diagnosis system to all countries in the world, especially the Muslim ones, to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran Unveils Two Modern Strategic Radar Systems

Iran has unveiled two new strategic radar systems, named “Persian Gulf” and “Moraqeb”, to further enhance its air defence capability.

Places of Worship to Remain Closed in Iran for Now amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says mosques and places of worship will remain closed for another two weeks as part of social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Tehran Raps US for Pushing UN to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has taken a swipe at the US for seeking to violate the resolutions of the world body.

Iranian Wunderkind Arat Hosseini Impresses Lionel Messi

Arat Hosseini, an Iranian boy with an inborn football talent developed with the help of his father, has turned into a famous figure admired by many people around the world.

What to Eat in Iran: 10 Essential Persian Dishes

The well-known food website Food Republic has introduced 10 Iranian dishes and invited its users to try them during their visits to the country.

Iranian Army Equipped with New Combat, Surveillance Drones

The Defence Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has made mass delivery of new combat and surveillance drones, including a jet-powered multipurpose UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle).

Iran Unveils 6 Homegrown Products for Coronavirus Fight

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology has inaugurated an international health technology complex that includes innovation acceleration centers in Tehran, and has also unveiled six homegrown products used for preventing and treating the novel coronavirus.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, April 18, 2020, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

COVID-19 in Iran: Daily Death Toll Continues to Decline

The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran has dropped for the fifth day in a row.

Social Distancing Slows Pace of COVID-19 Infection in Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the drop in the pace of coronavirus infection in the country is due to citizens’ abidance by the social distancing plan and businesses’ compliance with health protocols.

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