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Rouhani Urges All-Out Efforts to Develop Vaccine for COVID-19

The Iranian president has urged researchers to press ahead with efforts to produce a vaccine and medication for the novel coronavirus.

Aims, Dimensions of Saudi Nuclear Program Lack Transparency: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed concern over Riyadh’s covert atomic energy program, saying the objectives and dimensions of Saudi Arabia’s nuclear activities lack transparency.

Iran Says Won’t Tolerate US Move to Extend UN Arms Embargo

Iran’s government spokesman says the country will react to any US attempt to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic Republic that expires on October 18, 2020.

Iran Urges UNSC to Show Its Independence on Arms Embargo Vote

A senior Iranian official has called on members of the UN Security Council to show their independence by voting against a US-drafted resolution on the extension of a UN arms embargo against Iran, which is to expire in October.

Iran Reports 189 New COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 189 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,616.

Rouhani Urges ‘Golden Mean’ between Strict, Lax COVID-19 Restrictions

The Iranian president has urged moderation when it comes to enforcing restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Warns about Saudi Arabia’s Covert Nukes Program

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations has warned about Saudi Arabia’s covert nuclear program, urging the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to probe into the "non-transparent" program.

Daily COVID-19 Fatalities Continue to Decline in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 132 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,264.

Iran Says No Difference between Hook, His Successor

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has downplayed the surprise departure of US State Department's point man on Iran Brian Hook, saying there is no difference between him and his successor.

Tehran Ready to Provide Medical Aid for Those Injured in Beirut Blast

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the Islamic Republic's preparedness to send medical aid and medicine and provide any other type of medical assistance for those injured in a massive explosion that hit the Lebanese capital on Tuesday.

Iran Regrets ‘Alarming’ Explosion in Beirut

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over a massive blast that ripped through the Lebanese capital of Beirut, describing it as an "alarming" incident.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Cases Rise to Monthly Record

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 2,751 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day number of cases since June 7, raising the total number of cases to 314,786.

Over 270,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 270,228 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Russia’s Claim of Having Developed COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Just for Show’: Iran

A renowned infectious disease specialist and a member of Iran's National Scientitic Committee to Combat COVID-19 has cast doubt on the news that Russian researchers have developed a vaccine for the novel Coronavirus.

Iran Arrests Ringleader of US-Based Terrorist Group

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says its forces have captured Jamshid Sharmahd, the ringleader of a US-based terrorist and sabotage group named Tondar (Thunder).

COVID-19 Restrictions to Remain in Force until Vaccine Available: Iran

The Iranian president says restrictions enforced to contain the spread of coronavirus will remain in place until further notice.

Leader Calls US Sanctions ‘Crime against Iranian Nation’

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has dismissed US sanctions as a major crime against the Iranian nation, which cannot be lifted by surrendering to the enemies.

Regional Cooperation Sole Way to Ensure Security, Iran Tells Qatar

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says security and stability in the region would be attainable only through regional cooperation.

Iran Filing Lawsuit against Korean Banks for Seizing Its Assets

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the country is filing lawsuits against “delinquent” South Korean banks which have seized Iran’s money.

US Presence in Region Causing Insecurity, Devastation: Iran Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the Presence of the US in the West Asia region is detrimental to the regional nations.

Iran Says Won’t Stand Aside Simply Watching US Provocations

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran will not stand idly by and watch the United States’ “unjustifiable provocations.”

Iran Sets New One-Day Record for COVID-19 Fatalities

Iran has registered its highest COVID-19 death toll for a single day, with 235 new fatalities confirmed over the past 24 hours, a record-high since the beginning of the outbreak in the Islamic Republic.

Iran Begins Final Phase of Major War Games in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has commenced the final phase of major military drills codenamed “The Great Prophet 14.”

Over 255,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 255,144 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Rejects US Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Afghan Stability

An Iranian official has dismissed the recent remarks made by the US envoy for Afghanistan about Tehran’s “insufficient support” for peace in Afghanistan, saying Iran favours stability in the neighbouring country.

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