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Coronavirus May Have Been Developed by US or Israel: Report

The United States may have created and unleashed the novel Coronavirus in a bid to bring China’s growing economy and military might down a few notches, a new report says.

Top Iranian Official in Iraq for Political, Security Talks

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has travelled to Baghdad to discuss the political and security situation in the region with the Iraqi officials.

Zarif Raps World’s Silence over US ‘Medical Terrorism’ against Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted the world’s silence over the United States’ “medical terrorism” against the Islamic Republic amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Newly-Elected Female Politician Dies of Coronavirus in Iran

Fatemeh Rahbar, a conservative politician who had recently been elected as one of the 30 representatives of Tehran in the Iranian Parliament, has died of COVID-19.

Iran’s Visa Issuance Rules Designed to Speed up Travel Procedure: Spokesman

Iran has offered explanation on the procedure for granting visas to those who would like to travel to the country.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terror Attack in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Friday terrorist attack in Afghanistan that struck a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Abdul Ali Mazari.

In Corona Fight We Either Win Together or Lose Together: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated his call for global and regional cooperation against the novel coronavirus, saying the entire world is on the same boat in this battle.

Kuwait Says Ready to Help Iran in Fight against Coronavirus

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Jaber Al-Sabah says his country is prepared to assist Iran in its fight against the novel coronavirus, which has so far killed over 100 and infected over 3,000 in the Islamic Republic.

Former Iranian Diplomat Sheikholeslam Dies of Coronavirus

Hossein Sheikholeslam, a former advisor to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the country's ex-ambassador to Syria, has died of the novel Coronavirus.

Corona Outbreak Possible Result of US Biological Attack: IRGC Chief

Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says the coronavirus might be the result of a biological attack by the United States.

Iran’s Leader Condemns Massacre of Indian Muslims

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has censured the killing of oppressed Muslims in India.

Iran Dismisses Hackneyed Statement of Arab Quartet Committee

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected the hackneyed and groundless allegations against Iran raised in the most recent statement of the self-proclaimed Arab Quartet Committee.

Iran Urges India to Resolve Citizenship Law Issue Peacefully

Iran’s parliament speaker has urged India to use all the capabilities and opportunities to put an end to the conflicts and resolve the issue of Muslims in a peaceful manner.

‘Iran Has Strong Reasons for Not Responding to IAEA Groundless Questions’

Iran says it has cogent reasons for not answering some unfounded questionsraised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding the country’s nuclear program.

Iran Slams Bahrain’s Irresponsibility on Repatriation of Nationals

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has criticized the Bahraini government’s irresponsible behaviour towards its citizens who have been stranded in Iran following the outbreak of coronavirus.

Lift Medicine Sanctions First If You Want to Help, Rouhani Tells Foes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged the hostile governments who have offered to help Iran in the fight against coronavirus to remove the sanctions on the medicine and foodstuff on the first hand if they are honest about assisting the Iranian people.

Spokesman Outlines Foreign Ministry’s Moves in Coronavirus Fight

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expounded on the latest measures taken by the ministry in close cooperation and coordination with the Health Ministry in order to minimize the adverse effects of the coronavirus epidemic.

23 Iranian Lawmakers Test Positive for Coronavirus

Twenty-three Iranian lawmakers have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, says the Iranian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Abdolreza Mesri.

Official Highlights Iran’s Push for Regional Peace, Security

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has stressed the need to proceed with the Astana Process negotiations at the level of heads of state and experts to resolve the crisis in Syria, reaffirming Iran’s unwavering support for peace and security in the region.

Iran Says Eager to Boost Ties with Bulgaria

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Republic of Bulgaria on its National Day, hoping for the promotion of ties between Tehran and Sofia in all arenas.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart.

Iran Holds Meeting to Address Foreign Trade Woes Caused by COVID-19

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has held a meeting in Tehran to examine and resolve the problems in the course of trade exchange with the neighboring states.

Iran Says US Sabotaging Swiss ‘Humanitarian’ Channel

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the so-called humanitarian channel launched by the Swiss government on 3 December 2019 has been faced with the US sabotage, and Iran is not given the permission to transfer its resources to the channel.

One More Iranian Official Dies of COVID-19

Seyyed Mohammad Mirmohammadi, a member of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, has died of the novel Coronavirus.

US Has No Legal Position to Sign Afghan Peace Deal: Iran

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the US has no legal position to sign a peace deal for Afghanistan or to decide the future situation of the country.

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