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IRGC Vows Unwavering Support in War against Coronavirus

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) gave an assurance on Sunday that its forces will keep providing whatever assistance necessary to contain the novel coronavirus in Iran until the situation returns to normal.

Tehran Urges Ankara to Stop Attacks on Iranian Military Advisory Bases in Syria

Iran’s Military Advisory Centre (MAC) in Syria has said in a rare statement said that Turkey keeps launching artillery attack on the MAC’s positions despite Iran's restraint.

Issue of Idlib Must Be Resolved Diplomatically: Rouhani to Erdogan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for de-escalation of tensions in the Syrian province of Idlib, saying the clashes are in no one’s interest.

Iran Ready to Broker Trilateral Deal on Idlib, Rouhani Tells Putin

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is prepared to host a trilateral summit with Russia and Turkey on the issue of Syria, and broker a deal agreed upon by all sides.

Iran President Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has, in a phone call with Qatar’s emir, urged all countries and nations across the world to join hands to combat the novel coronavirus.

Iran Rejects Pompeo’s ‘Hypocritical’ Offer of Help with Coronavirus Fight

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced the US government’s expression of readiness for assisting Iran in the fight against the novel coronavirus as a ridiculous and hypocritical move and part of a political and psychological game.

Iranian, Chinese FMs Discuss Fight against Coronavirus

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have talked about the efforts underway to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Iran Urges Calm in Face of Idlib Developments

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says Tehran is monitoring the developments on the field at Syria’s Idlib and the regional consequences of the conflicts closely and with sensitivity, stressing the need to manage and calm the current tense situation immediately.   

Iran to Receive 20,000 Coronavirus Test Kits from China: Spokesman

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced plans for receiving a shipment of 20,000 novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits from China.

European Parties to JCPOA Willing to Save It: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are keen to preserve the agreement.

WHO, Foreign Ambassadors Briefed on Iran’s Battle with COVID-19

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran hosted a meeting on Wednesday to inform the World Health Organization (WHO) representative and the foreign ambassadors residing in Tehran about the country’s measures to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Iran Blasts US Breach of UNSC Resolutions

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Mohsen Baharvand has denounced the US government for its unilateral policies and disregard for the United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Mark Dubowitz’s Delight over Coronavirus in Iran ‘Shameful’: Araqchi

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has lashed out at Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of the hawkish American think-tank FDD, for cheering over the harms that the outbreak of a novel coronavirus has caused in Iran.

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.

Iran Raps US for Using Coronavirus as Part of ‘Maximum Pressure’ Strategy

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the US’ strategy of maximum pressure on Iran is to be supplemented with the Coronavirus keyword.

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.

FM Zarif Calls for Regional Cooperation to Rein in Coronavirus

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on regional countries to cooperate in order to contain the deadly COVID-19.

Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza, Damascus 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Israeli terrorist regime's attack on Gaza and its targeting of people and resistance centres in Gaza and Damascus.

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.

Iranian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Battle against Coronavirus

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Turkey have talked about the latest developments surrounding the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Iran: Upcoming JCPOA Session Unconnected with Dispute Mechanism

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says a forthcoming session of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Austria will have nothing to do with the nuclear deal’s dispute resolution mechanism.

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.

Rouhani Says US Sanctions on Iran Resemble Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has likened the US sanctions against the Islamic Republic to the novel coronavirus, the fear of which he said is greater than its reality.

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