Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has dismissed rumours that certain cities in the country are being quarantined amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Iran's president says spreading fear about Coronavirus pandemic is a plot by enemies who are attempting to halt the Islamic Republic's activities.

Iran’s health ministry has launched a 24/7 hotline to answer the ambiguities of people concerned by controversial reports about the infections and deaths.

Iran’s government has put in place comprehensive efforts to combat the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus and prevent the spread of the disease in the country.

President Hassan Rouhani has reassured the people of Iran that his administration would do its utmost to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic in the country in the shortest time and with least number of casualties, saying all resources have been mobilized to protect the health of people.

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has ordered the formation of a national headquarters for administering the efforts to contain a novel coronavirus epidemic, assigning the Health Ministry to mobilize resources from all organizations to stop the spread of the disease.

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani will hold a press conference on Sunday evening, February 16, according to his office.

As heavy snow has blanketed much of northern Iran, President Hassan Rouhani has ordered four ministers to take whatever action necessary to swiftly aid people in the affected areas and address their problems.

President Hassan Rouhani has praised the Iranian nation for withstanding the foreign pressures, saying his administration has managed to complete dozens of major development projects despite the tough sanctions.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the implementation of a law ratified by the Iranian Parliament on designating US forces as terrorists.