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A lawmaker says the ban on competing against Israeli athletes in sport events has been removed from a parliamentary motion that obliges the Iranian government to take certain measures against “hostile” measures of Israel.

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,806 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 120,198.

Scientists at Iranian knowledge-based companies have devised an ultrasonic power supply device used in the production of protective face masks.

Iran has unveiled what it calls its “most advanced” protective suit for the medical personnel fighting against the novel coronavirus.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic for providing humanitarian support and medical services for the Afghan nationals residing in Iran amid the outbreak of coronavirus epidemic, says an Iranian official.   

Artists in the Iranian city of Isfahan have designed special protective masks to appreciate the efforts of the medical staff of the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Iranian government says it is helping local inventors to apply for and obtain international patents and has so far supported 96 domestic inventions in registering patents in credible foreign offices.

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says only 35 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest number of daily fatalities in 70 days.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Eid al-Fitr congregational prayers will be held nationwide on the last day of the holy month of Ramadan.

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has commended the people and authorities for united action in the fight against COVID-19, saying such perfect accord, unlike in certain developed countries, has enabled Iran to reopen businesses and resume religious activities in compliance with the health protocols.

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,102 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 116,635.

An Iranian company has begun producing medical latex gloves, the global demand for which has sharply risen after the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 90,539 patients have so far recovered from the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Archaeologists in the Iranian city of Nishapur have discovered an engraved earthen bowl with an inscription bearing a hadith from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) related to the holy month of Ramadan.

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,958 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, showing a resurgence of cases.

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Prime Minister of Malaysia have weighed plans for cooperation between the two Muslim nations in the battle with the novel coronavirus by sharing experiences and providing medical supplies.

Iranian people on Tuesday night observed health protocols at religious sites where Qadr night rituals were held nationwide, says the country's health minister.

Many teachers in remote and underprivileged areas of Iran are making sacrifices to keep instructing their students amid the closure of schools because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s "success" in tackling the novel coronavirus epidemic and handling of the situation under the foreign sanctions have disproved what he called "wrong" and "biased" judgments about the Iranian government and nation.

Iran’s Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says four teams of military experts are probing into the accident in a recent naval training exercise that killed 19 servicemen on board ‘Konarak’ support vessel in the country’s southeastern waters.

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ordered the Iranian Army to hold an inquiry about the accident in a recent naval training exercise that resulted in the martyrdom of 19 servicemen on board ‘Konarak’ support vessel in Iran’s southeastern waters.

Organizers of an international cartoon festival on the battle with coronavirus have decided to display a preview of the award-winning works at the public places of various Iranian cities.

A funeral procession has been held for 19 Iranian Navy personnel who lost their lives in a recent incident involving the Navy’s Konarak logistical and support vessel in the country’s southern waters.

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 1,481 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of cases to 110,767.

An Iranian specialist says some Iranian patients with the COVID-19 disease have developed skin problems probably as a side-effect of consuming several drugs at the same time.