Prolonged Shutdown in Iran May Leave 4 Million Jobless, Spokesman Warns

The spokesman for the Iranian administration Ali Rabiei has warned that a long-term shutdown of businesses amid the outbreak of coronavirus and the government’s non-intervention in the labor market policies could result in the unemployment of more than 4 million people in the country.

Iran Starts Phase Two of National Campaign against COVID-19

Phase two of the national campaign against the coronavirus epidemic has got underway in Iran.

Rouhani Stresses Strict Enforcement of Smart Social Distancing Plan

Iran’s president has ordered close supervision over the enforcement of the smart social distancing plan amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Over 35,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Official

Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour says 35,465 patients have so far recovered from the novel coronavirus.

Iran Welcomes Designation of Al-Kazemi as Iraq’s New Prime Minister

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says Tehran welcomes the designation of Mustafa al-Kazemi as the new Prime Minister of Iraq.

Iranians Shine in Dealing with COVID-19 Outbreak: Leader

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iranian people have acted very well in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

US Committing Terrorism in Medical Sector: Iran President

The Iranian president says the United States is committing terrorism in the medical domain by maintaining its sanctions on Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Over 27,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour says 27,039 patients have so far recovered from the novel coronavirus disease, and been discharged from the hospital.

Handling COVID-19 Impossible without Concerted Action, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reminded his French counterpart that defeating the novel coronavirus requires mutual cooperation and joint action, calling for efforts to share experiences in containing the contagious disease.

Iran Says World Misled by China’s Inaccurate Coronavirus Reports

In controversial remarks, Iran’s health ministry spokesman has criticized China for its inaccurate reports regarding the coronavirus, saying the initial reports made other countries underestimate the severity of the disease.

Knowledge-Based Companies Making Iran Self-Sufficient: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is attaining self-sufficiency in the production of a broad range of commodities thanks to the good investment in the development of knowledge-based companies.

Iran Says Donald Trump More Dangerous than Coronavirus

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has slammed the US sanctions on health and medical goods, saying sanctions on health items are an illegal and inhumane act and a symbol of Donald Trump's open enmity with the Iranian people.

Iran Announces New Directives on Fight against COVID-19

Iran’s National Coronavirus Headquarters has announced its new decisions on the campaign against the epidemic.

Sanctions Crippling Iran’s Fight against COVID-19: Tehran Mayor on Guardian

In a rare opinion piece published by The Guardian, Tehran’s mayor Pirouz Hanachi has argued that the US sanctions are crippling the Islamic Republic’s fight against the novel coronavirus.

Fresh Waves of Coronavirus Infection Could Hit Tehran: Official

The official leading operations to fight COVID-19 in the Iranian capital, Tehran, says fresh waves of infection could be looming in the metropolis.

Iran Details Plans to Prop Up Businesses Hit by COVID-19

The government of Hassan Rouhani has announced details of its plans to counter the coronavirus and support businesses affected by the epidemic.

Some 18,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry says 17,935 patients have so far recovered from the COVID-19 and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Larijani Tests Positive for COVID-19

Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, and is under quarantine now.

Iran Confirms 124 New Deaths from Coronavirus

Iran’s Health Ministry has announced 2,875 new cases of COVID-19 infection, including 124 new deaths, in 24 hours.

US Sanctions Devastating Iran’s Health Sector: Report

A manager of an Iranian pharmaceutical company describes how the United States’ sanctions against the Islamic Republic have devastated the country’s health sector, especially now that Iran is gripped by the novel coronavirus.

Iranians Spend ‘Sizdah Bedar’ at Home to Contain Coronavirus

The coronavirus has forced Iranians to change their traditional habit and stay home this year on the ancient national festival of Sizdah Bedar or the Nature's Day.

Iran Warns US’ Military Moves in Iraq May Escalate Tensions

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned that the recent Iran Warns US’ Military Moves in Iraq May Escalate Tensions military moves in Iraq could escalate the regional tensions.

Iran in Better Condition than Other Countries in Dealing with Corona: Rouhani

Iran’s president says according to the WHO figures the Islamic Republic is in a better condition than the other countries which are grappling with the deadly coronavirus.

World to Be Impressed by Iran’s Containment of Viral Diseases: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Health Saeid Namaki says an outstanding achievement of Iranian experts in controlling viral diseases is going to impress the world.

Iran Mass Produces Domestically-Made Coronavirus Test Kits

Iran has unveiled its domestically-made coronavirus test kit and announced its mass-production has begun by the defence ministry.

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