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In Iran, Felt-Making Has Roots in History

The art of making felt is an age-old tradition in Iran’s western province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari that was invented by the ancient people, since the region is a major producer of livestock and wool, the natural fabric used in the felt.

Iran Victorious in Controlling Corona Outbreak Despite Sanctions: Official

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister says some European countries that are not under any sanctions have troubles in controlling the corona disease, but Iran which has been under harshest sanctions has emerged victorious in dealing with the deadly outbreak.

‘Coronavirus Outbreak Can Act as Deterrent against World War III’

An expert believes the coronavirus pandemic can serve as a vaccine against World War III.

32 Million Iranians Screened for Coronavirus: Official

Over 32 million Iranians have been screened for the coronavirus, says the country's health minister.

Iran Armed Forced Were Ready to Tackle Corona Epidemic before Outbreak: Chief

A senior Iranian commander says the country’s Armed Forces had been prepared to tackle the coronavirus before the virus made its way into Iran.

Iran’s Leader Says US Accused of Creating Coronavirus

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has downplayed the US offer of help to Iran in fight against the COVID-19, saying the US itself is accused of creating the novel virus.

Iran to Mass Produce Chinese Corona Drug: Official

An Iranian health official says the raw materials of a new antiviral drug used in China will be imported in the coming days to be manufactured domestically.

Send Its Receipt to Pompeo If You Could Pay for Single Mask Destined for Iran: Foreign Ministry

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed the US State Department’s claim that food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies are exempt from the sanctions on Iran, calling on Iranian expatriates in the US to provide whatever document verifying a single financial transaction for such purchases.

Hamas Raps US’ Cruel Sanctions on Iran

Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of the political bureau of Islamic resistance movement Hamas, has denounced the cruel American sanctions against the Iranian nation.

No Days Off at Iranian Nuclear Centers in Nowruz Holidays

The whole sites and centers of the Iranian nuclear industry are kept open during the new year’s holidays to provide uninterrupted support for the medical society amid the outbreak of coronavirus.

Reports on Fight against Coronavirus Promising: Iran’s President

The Iranian president says released figures and reports about the campaign against the coronavirus epidemic in the country are promising.

Coronavirus Fatalities in Iran Reach 1,556

The death toll from the novel coronavirus epidemic in Iran has touched 1,556, the Health Ministry says.

UK MPs Urge US to Drop Sanctions to Help Contain Epidemic in Iran

The British Parliament has filed a petition, asking the US government to immediately lift sanctions on Iran during the coronavirus outbreak, says the Iranian envoy.

Iranian Engineer, French Spy Released in Prisoner Swap

France has released an Iranian engineer who had been detained in Nice over alleged violations of the US sanctions in a prisoner swap for a French national convicted of espionage in Iran.

Things Looked Different in Iranian President’s New Year Speech

While Iran is celebrating Nowruz under the shadow of the coronavirus epidemic, President Hassan Rouhani has also delivered his new year speech to the nation in markedly different conditions.

Iran to Weather Coronavirus Crisis: IRGC Commander

A senior Iranian military commander says the Iranian nation will safely pass through the coronavirus outbreak.

2nd Shipment of Qatar’s Medical Supplies Arrives in Iran

The second consignment of hygienic items dispatched by the Qatari government has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, amid the coronavirus epidemic.

Iran Social Security Organization Pays Off All Its Debts to Health Ministry

The Iranian Social Security Organization has settled all dues it owed to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education amid its fight against the COVID-19.

Visitors Can Have Virtual Tours of Tehran Museums amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Arrangements have now been made to make it possible for Iranians to have a virtual tour of museums in the capital, Tehran, which are closed over the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Iran Coronavirus Outbreak: Vocational Schools Producing over 50k Face Masks Daily

Vocational schools across Iran are producing face masks amid a coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Iran, Bulgaria Discuss Impact of US Sanctions on COVID-19 Fight

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Ekaterina Zakharieva.

President Rouhani Sends Message to People of America

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a message to the people of the United States of America.

UN Chief Urges Removal of US Sanctions on Iran

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has emphasized the necessity of lifting the US sanctions that have impeded Iran’s fight against the coronavirus epidemic.

Iranian, Kyrgyz FMs Discuss Battle against Coronavirus

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Kyrgyzstan have talked about the global outbreak of coronavirus in a telephone conversation.

Haft-Seen: Permanent Fixture of Nowruz

A time-honored tradition associated with Nowruz [which means New Day in Farsi] is preparing Haft-Seen.

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