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Over 22,000 Iranians Die of COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 118 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 22,044.

Iran Condemns Charlie Hebdo for Insulting Prophet Muhammad

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the French magazine Charlie Hebdo for republishing cartoons insulting the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).

Iran Offers Sympathy to Pakistan over Flood in Sindh

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered sympathy to the Pakistani nation and government over the recent flood in Sindh province.

Iran’s Coronavirus Cases Hit 380,000: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 380,746 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 1,994 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

‘Iran Self-Sufficient in Producing Masks, Equipment for COVID-19 Treatment’

A senior Iranian official says the country has reached self-sufficiency in producing equipment needed for controlling coronavirus and treating patients suffering from the disease.

125 More Iranians Die of Novel Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 125 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 21,797.

Iran Has Some of World’s Most Successful Startups: VP

A senior Iranian official says Iran is among the top countries in the world when it comes to knowledge-based companies and startups.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to New Record-Low

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 101 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest one-day record since June 20, increasing the overall fatalities to 21,672.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases Continue to Decline

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 375,212 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 1,642 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, which is the lowest one-day record since May 13.

Rouhani Praises Mourners for Observing Health Protocols in Muharram Processions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has commended the mourners, eulogists, and organizers of the ceremonies held to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein for their compliance with health protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Torch-Carrying Muharram Tradition Observed in Qom

The tradition of carrying torches on the eve of Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, is annually observed in the Iranian city of Qom in commemoration of the fire that burned Imam Hussein's tent in Karbala tragedy.

Iran Reports Lowest One-Day COVID-19 Fatalities in Two Months

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 103 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest one-day record since June 20, and 1,754 new cases of infection, the lowest since May 13.

6 Special Gifts for Your Special Someone

It is easy and quite common to run out of ideas while deciding on the gift that would best suit the occasion, your relationship, and your significant other. However, you need not fuss over it that much.

Ashura Marked in Iran amid Strict COVID-19 Measures

Millions of Iranian Shiite Muslims from all walks of life poured into streets on Sunday to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of their third Imam, while wearing gloves and face masks amid strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases, Fatalities Down to Record-Low

Iran has confirmed 110 new fatalities caused by the novel Coronavirus, the lowest one-day record since June 28, and 1,905 new cases of infection, the lowest since May 28.

Shiite Muslims Mourn Karbala Tragedy Ahead of Ashura

Shiite Muslims all around the world mark the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, known as Tasu'a, one day before the anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom in Karbala tragedy.

Iran’s Coronavirus Cases Near 370,000: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 369,911 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,115 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Daily COVID-19 Deaths Continue to Decrease in Iran

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 21,137.

Number of Non-Coronavirus Patients in Iran Down by 40%: Official

A senior Iranian health official says the number of non-coronavirus patients hospitalized in the country has dropped by 40% over the past month.

Iran’s Coronavirus Fatalities Hit 21,000: Spokeswoman

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 119 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 21,020.

Iran’s Hamadan Hosts 3D Lighting Performance on Ashura

On the occasion of first decade of Muharram, the historical events of the Islamic month are narrated with three-dimensional lighting in Iran.

COVID-19 Kills 125 More Iranians: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 125 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 20,901.

5 Reasons Why Non-History Majors Should Study Civil War

It is inevitable for a student aiming for a history degree to study the Civil War. The Civil War was a battle in the United States fought from 1861 to 1865 between the Northern States (Union) and the Southern States (Confederates). This historical event of enormous importance started because uncompromising inequality between the free and the slave states with the aim to get rid of slavery.

BONTECH Technology Tower Opened in Tehran

The first technology tower funded by the private sector has come into operation in Iran, leading to the formation of a new innovation area connecting academic centres to private sector companies.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 360,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 361,150 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,245 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

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