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Iran’s Leader Calls on Officials to Redouble Efforts to Contain COVID-19

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has underlined the need to redouble efforts and utilize stricter methods to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Tehran

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake has hit an area located on the border of Iran’s Qazvin and Hamadan provinces, west of the capital city.

450,000 Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 450,891 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran Uses Cell Therapy to Treat Coronavirus Patients

An Iranian company has conducted cell therapy on dozens of coronavirus patients in accordance with medical standards and criteria.

Iran Condemns Continued Insults in France to Prophet Muhammad

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the obstinate continuation of French moves insulting the Prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Over 6,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus in 24 Hours

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 6,134 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 556,891.

Over 550,000 Iranians Infected with Coronavirus So Far: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 5,471 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 550,757.

Iran Condoles with Vietnam over Deadly Flooding, Landslides

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed condolences with the Vietnamese government and people following the recent flooding and landslide in that country, which left dozens dead or missing and left behind massive material damage.

Iran Reports All-Time High Number of New COVID-19 Cases

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 5,616 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 545,286.

7-Year-Old Cancer Girl’s Wish Comes True in Ancient Castle of Shush

Zeynab, a seven-year-old Iranian girl, is battling against cancer. She always wished to become a queen one day and have her own castle and treasure.

Government’s Top Priority Is to Protect Iranians’ Lives: President

President Hassan Rouhani says his government’s main priority amid the cruel sanctions and the economic woes is to protect the health and lives of people.

Records Broken Again: Over 5,000 Iranians Contract Coronavirus in 24 Hours

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 5,039 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 539,670.

Iran Says Has Nothing to Hide about Ukrainian Plane Crash

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Mohsen Baharvand has highlighted Tehran’s efforts to protect the rights of families of victims of a Ukrainian plane that crashed near Tehran in January, saying there is nothing to hide about details of the accident.

Dark Day for Iran: Daily Rise in COVID-19 Fatalities at Highest Level Ever

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 337 patients since Sunday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 30,712.

Master Farshchian: I Saw Imam Reza’s Face and Painted Him!

Renowned Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian recounts how he painted his famous work of art which depicts Imam Reza, the eighth Shiite Imam.

Iran, Ukraine Hold New Round of Talks on January Plane Crash

Diplomatic delegations from Iran and Ukraine have held the second round of talks on the issues surrounding the January 8 “accidental” shoot-down of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran.

WHO Donates Respirators, PCR Test Devices to Iran

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided Iran with 150 respirators and 100 advanced thermal cyclers to run poly chain reaction (PCR) tests amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Rise to 530,000: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 3,890 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 530,380.

Iranian Kid Dies after Taking on ‘Momo Challenge’

An Iranian child has lost his life due to taking on the so-called “Momo challenge".

Air Polution Returns to Tehran as Winter Looms

The citizens of Tehran should now wear their face masks not just to contain the spread of the COVID-19, but also to protect themselves against the air pollution which annually hits Tehran as the winter looms.

Over 30,000 Iranians Die of Coronavirus: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 253 patients since Friday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 30,123.

Iran’s Military Says Ready to Set up Field Hospitals to Treat COVID-19 Patients

A senior Iranian military commander says the Armed Forces stand ready to set up makeshift hospitals to treat coronavirus patients if need be.

‘Truckloads of Medicines Seized in Iraq Not of Iranian Origin’

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the 19 truckloads of medicines seized in Iraq were not Iranian, and had only been transferred via Iran.

Iranian Experts Abroad Establish 160 Start-ups under Cooperation Plan

Iranian experts and entrepreneurs overseas have established some160 start-ups so far in a line with a cooperation program drawn up to set the stage for the establishment of such companies.

Coronavirus Kills 265 More Iranians in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 265 patients since Wednesday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 29,870.

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