How Will Middle East Look after Corona?

An Iranian political commentator has weighed in on the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the Middle East, especially during the post-corona era.

Iran Gov’t Selling Shares of Huge State Companies at Stock Market

Iran’s president has tasked the ministry of economic affairs to facilitate the selling of the shares of major state companies at the stock market as soon as possible.

Self-Isolation: An Opportunity to Explore World’s Cultural Heritage

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the people of the world can use their free time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to get more familiar with the world's cultural heritage.

Iran Praises Artists, Media for Their Contribution to Fight against COVID-19

A senior Iranian official has commended the role played by art and media sectors in the campaign against the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tehran, Doha Agree to Work Together in Energy, Investment Domains

Iran and Qatar have agreed to work together in the fields of energy and investment, and to seriously pursue mutual economic cooperation after the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is over.

Iran President Says World Armies Must Fight against Coronavirus

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the armies of the world must join hands to contront an unseen enemy named the coronavirus which has come to fight all human beings.

Danger Looms as Long as No Vaccine Developed for COVID-19: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the danger posed by the coronavirus will not go away as long as a vaccine and treatment are not developed for the disease.

Foreign Ministry Helping Iranian Nationals in Italy Return Home

Iran's Foreign Ministry says it is in contact with other countries, including Italy, to make arrangements to help Iranian nationals abroad return to their country amid travel restrictions imposed following the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran’s COVID-19 Daily Fatalities Drop for 4th Day in Row

The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran has decreased for the fourth consecutive day.

Dehdez; A Hidden Paradise in Southwest of Iran

Dehdez, a city in Izeh County of Khuzestan Province in the southwest of Iran, is considered as a hidden and lesser known region of the region.

Technical Features of IRGC’s Coronavirus Detection System to Be Announced Soon

A senior Iranian official says technical capabilities and features of a smart system recently developed by domestic experts to detect the coronavirus will soon be announced.

Iran FM Lauds China for Help in Coronavirus Fight

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed his gratitude to China for assisting the Islamic Republic in the battle with the novel coronavirus and for condemning the US sanctions on Iran.

Iran Reports Lowest Number of COVID-19 Daily Deaths in 30 Days

The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus infection in Iran has dropped for the third day in a row, while more than 52,000 patients have fully recovered from the disease across the country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, April 16, 2020, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Other UNWTO Members Discuss Ways to Revitalize Tourism Industry

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Vali Teimuri has attended a webinar organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to discuss the ways to revitalize the global tourism industry.

Iran Struggling with Virus of Sanctions amid COVID-19 Outbreak: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has assured people that his administration is doing its utmost to alleviate hardship among the social groups while the country is grappling with two viruses at the same time, the coronavirus and the sanctions.

President Inaugurates Major Energy Projects in Tehran Province

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated a number of water and electricity projects in the province of Tehran, in which a total of 2.8 trillion tomans has been made in investment.

Iran Says COVID-19 to Peak in Autumn; No Vaccine in Sight in Near Future

A senior Iranian official says the coronavirus pandemic will reach its peak in autumn when the influenza virus infection will also reach its zenith after 11 years.

Storytelling Helps Children Overcome Fear of Coronavirus

An official with Iran’s Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults has advised the parents to read stories to their children as an effective way to dispel their fears of the novel coronavirus pandemic and build their hopes up for the bright days.

Iran to Grant Loans to Employers to Prevent Layoffs

Iran will offer low-interest loans to employers to keep their employees on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak, a top official says.

COVID-19 Inflicts Huge Losses on Iran’s Culture, Art, Media Sectors

The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted over Rls. 9.76 trillion ($65 million) in losses on Iran’s culture, art and media sectors, a top official says.

Iran, Azerbaijan Discuss Expansion of Mutual Ties

Iran and the Azerbaijan Republic have underlined the need to enhance mutual relations on all fronts.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Holds Int’l Meeting on Afghanistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Centre for Political and International Studies has held an international meeting via video-conference to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Iran Condemns US Move to Halt Funding to WHO

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the US president’s decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic as a crime against humanity.

Zarif, Chinese Counterpart Discuss Peace in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with his Chinese counterpart on the political crisis in Afghanistan.

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