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Iran Sympathises with India over Deadly Flooding

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed regret over the recent flooding in northern India which has killed several people.

Iran Reports Lowest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths Since June 1

Iran has confirmed 57 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 1, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 58,469.

Iran Begins Clinical Trial of Its Second Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran has kicked off the clinical trial of another domestically-developed coronavirus vaccine.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases ‘Gradually Rising’ as Number of ‘Orange’ Cities Surges

An Iranian coronavirus official says the disease has begun to gradually rear its ugly head again in certain provinces.

Iran to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination in Coming Days: Rouhani

Iran's president says the country will begin coronavirus vaccination based on set priorities in the coming days.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: 80 New Deaths, +7,000 New Cases Identified

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 80 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, and 7,061 new cases of infection in the past 24 hours.

Over 7,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus in 24 Hours

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 7,040 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,445,326.

Another Popular Footballer Dies of COVID-19 in Iran

Ali Ansarian, a former defender playing for the Iranian national team and Persepolis and a popular public figure, has died of COVID-19 at the age of 43.

‘Iran’s High-Tech Firms Sell 120 Trillion Tomans Worth of Products in 12 Months’

A senior Iranian official says the country has made tremendous progress on scientific and technological fronts, especially thanks to its knowledge-based companies.

Iran Reports over 70 New COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran has confirmed 72 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 58,110.

Iran Hosting Gathering on Followers of Divine Faiths

A gathering of followers of divine faiths has kicked off at the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

Iran Launches Zoljanah Satellite Launch Vehicle

Iran has, for the first time, test-launched a combined satellite launch vehicle which runs on the most powerful solid-fuel engine in the country.

Iran’s Coronavirus Fatalities Rise to 58,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 79 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 58,038.

Iran to Expand Export Markets for Its Knowledge-Based Products: VP

A senior Iranian official says the country is seeking to diversify export markets for the products developed by its domestic knowledge-based companies.

Iran Dispels Concerns over Import of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine

Iran’s health minister has dismissed criticisms regarding COVID-19 vaccine imports, saying families of Iranian officials will be the first to receive shots from imported vaccines.

Over 1.2 Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,210,051 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran Says Its Homegrown Vaccine Effective on UK Variant of COVID-19

Iran has officially announced that the coronavirus vaccine developed by Iranian specialists, known as CovIran Barekat, has proved effective on containing the UK variant of COVID-19.

Trump’s Prevention of COVID-19 Vaccine Export to Iran ‘A Crime’: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the former US administration committed the crime of preventing vaccine and medicine supplies to Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Siren Heard in Western Tehran Not Related to Any Security Issue: Official

An Iranian official says that the siren heard in western Tehran on Friday night had nothing to do with any security issue.

Total Cases of COVID-19 Infection in Iran Hit 1.4 Million: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 6,573 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,405,414.

Iran’s Vice-President, Kenyan Foreign Minister Meet in Nairobi

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has held talks with Kenyan Foreign Minister Raychelle Omamo in Nairobi.

Iran Innovation Fund, Nairobi Technology Park Discuss Joint Projects

Iran’s National Innovation Fund (INIF) and the Nairobi Industrial and Technology Park (NITP) have discussed the possibility of implementing collaborative projects, especially in the fields of Nano-Bio-Info-Cogno-Technologies (NBICS).

Iranian VP, Kenyan Minister Discuss Mutual Technological Cooperation

Iran's Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari and Kenyan Minister of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Peter Munya have discussed promotion of technological cooperation between the companies of both countries.

Iran Authorizes Emergency Use of Russian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran has granted emergency use authorization to Sputnik V, a coronavirus vaccine made by Russia’s Gamaleya Centre, an official said.

Former Iranian Footballer Mehrdad Minavand Dies of COVID-19 at 45

Former Iranian football player Mehrdad Minavand passed away because of COVID-19 on Wednesday night at the age of 45.

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