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Iran’s Health Minister Commends Interior Ministry, Basij for Efforts in War on Coronavirus

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeid Namaki has expressed his gratitude to the Interior Ministry and the Basij volunteers for their contribution to the nationwide battle with the novel coronavirus.

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.

Iran Says Social Distancing Plan Enforced in Iran with No Delay

An Iranian official says the social distancing plan was enforced in the Islamic Republic right at the time when the coronavirus was first detected in the country.

Iran Approves IRR 1,000-Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

The Iranian administration has ratified a 1,000-trillion-rial economic relief package to protect the businesses and people affected by the coronavirus epidemic.

Iran President Urges Full Implementation of Social-Distancing Plan to Counter COVID-19

The Iranian president has communicated the necessary instructions to relevant authorities in the campaign against the coronavirus outbreak.

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’s President Announces New Year’s Budget Law for Implementation

Iran’s President has sent the "National Budget Law for the New Fiscal Year" to the Plan and Budget Organisation of the Islamic Republic to be implemented.

Rouhani Denies COVID-19 Infections Announced with Delay

 Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has defended his government’s response to the new coronavirus outbreak, dismissing as “propaganda” the claim that the outbreak in Iran was announced with delay.

Rouhani Hails Leader’s Decree Urging Armed Forces to Form Health Base

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has praised a decree by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urging the Armed Forces to form a Health base.

President Appoints Caretaker for IRCS

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed Karim Hemmati as the new caretaker president of the country’s Red Crescent Society.

Iran’s First VP, Two Ministers Contract Coronavirus: Report

There are conflicting reports that several Iranian authorities including the first vice-president and two ministers have been infected with the novel coronavirus after the contagious disease broke out in the country more than three week ago.

President Urges Iranians to Take Coronavirus Seriously

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged the entire nation to take the novel coronavirus seriously ahead of the Persian New Year holidays, vowing that the government is working hard to minimise the COVID-19’s tolls on the people’s lives.

Rouhani to Chair Iran’s Taskforce on Combatting Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has assumed the chairmanship of the national taskforce on combatting the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, replacing the Health Minister at the request of lawmakers.

Iran Says No Decision Made to Quarantine Any City

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

Enemies Spreading Fear about Coronavirus in Iran: Rouhani

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 Hotline Gives People Advice on Coronavirus

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 Takes Inclusive Measures to Tackle Coronavirus

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.

Iran President Vows to Contain Coronavirus in Shortest Time Possible

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 Orders Mobilization of Efforts to Eradicate Coronavirus from Iran

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.

Iranian President to Hold Press Conference on February 16

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

Iran President Orders Rapid Action to Aid Snow-Hit Areas

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 Highlights Iran’s Progress under Sanctions

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.

Law Designating US Forces as Terrorists Takes Effect

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

Human Error Behind Plane Shoot-Down Caused by US Adventurism: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has blamed US threats to strike targets in Iran for the Ukrainian plane crash near Tehran last Wednesday.

Those Behind Ukrainian Plane Crash Must Be Prosecuted: Iran President

The Iranian president has issued a statement following an announcement by the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces admitting Iran unintentionally shot down the Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed near Tehran early Wednesday.

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