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Iranian Researchers Detect 23 Types of Mutations in COVID-19 Virus

A senior Iranian researcher says 23 cases of mutation in the novel coronavirus have been identified in the country so far.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 23,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 116 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 23,029.

Rouhani Condemns US for Sanctions on Medical Supplies

The Iranian president has lashed out at the US for pressuring countries into blocking Iranian assets to prevent it from buying medicines and medical equipment.

Supplying Medicines Top Priority for Gov’t amid Sanctions: Iran President

The Iranian president says a top priority for the government is to provide medicines for people amid the tough economic situation caused by sanctions.

Shiite Muslims to Observe Arbaeen Remotely over Pandemic: Iran

Iran’s health minister says this year’s Arbaeen march, which is to mark the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), will be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest Updates on COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran – September 11

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 342,539 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Reports over 2,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 395,488 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,063 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Builds Homegrown Robot to Unclog Deep Wells

As the presence of manpower at great depths of earth is almost impossible, an Iranian knowledge-based company has devised a robot to unclog the deep wells and the underground linkage.

Some 340,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 339,111 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Calls for Global Campaign to Remove US Sanctions

Iran’s health minister has, in a letter to the World Health Organization (WHO), called for a global campaign to end the US illegal and unilateral sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases at Highest Level in Two Weeks

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 391,112 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,302 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, a record-high since August 21.

Iran Leader: Charlie Hebdo’s Offensive Cartoon Shows West’s Enmity towards Islam

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has condemned the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo for reprinting a cartoon that insults Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), describing it as another proof of the Western world's enmity towards Islam.

Iran in Photos: Murals of Tehran

Paintings and murals that decorate the walls of the Iranian capital are sometimes lost in the city’s hustle and bustle.

Coronavirus Kills 117 More Iranians: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 117 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 22,410.

Iran Produces High-Tech 3D Printing Machine

An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a 3D printing machine which obviates the need for building moulds to produce three-dimensional parts.

Iran Develops Resistant Anti-Bacterial Nano-Paint

Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company have found the formula to produce a nano-paint that could stop the growth of mold and fungi.

Iranian Firm Develops High-Frequency Electronic Systems

An Iranian knowledge-based company has designed and produced a whole range of products in the domain of high-frequency electronic systems.

6 Iranian Firms Working to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine: VP

Six Iranian knowledge-based companies are working to produce a vaccine for COVID-19 simultaneously, says a top Iranian official.

Iran’s Public Culture Council Condemns Charlie Hebdo’s Insulting Cartoon

The Iranian Public Culture Council, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, has condemned the French magazine Charlie Hebdo for republishing cartoons insulting the Great Prophet of Islam (PBUH).

Iran’s National Information Network Not Based on Censorship: Official

An Iranian official has assured the domestic and foreign digital platforms that they are allowed to provide services in the Iranian National Information Network without restrictions as long as they abide by the Islamic Republic's regulations and do not pose a threat to the country.

Iran Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Fatalities in Two Weeks

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 139 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day record since August 24, increasing the overall fatalities to 22,293.

Dressed as Clown, Iranian Engineer Visits Hospitals to Make Kids Laugh

An Iranian electrical engineer accompanied by his friends and wearing a clown’s outfit goes to children’s wards at hospitals to make them laugh.

Over 330,000 Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 332,131 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran’s President Rings In School Year 2020

The Iranian president has officially opened the new school year while urging all to keep observing health protocols amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran, Russia to Work Together to Produce COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran and Russia are to cooperate to produce a vaccine and medication for the novel coronavirus, an Iranian official says.

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