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Iran Unveils New System for Real-Time Diagnosis of Coronavirus Infection

Iran's Nanotechnology Innovation Council has unveiled a new system for the real-time diagnosis of the novel coronavirus, which detects the intensity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in one's sputum sample.

Blast at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Site An Act of Sabotage: Official

Spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has affirmed that a July accident at Natanz nuclear facility in the central province of Isfahan had been caused by a blast as an act of sabotage.

COVID-19 Vaccine Made in Iran Ready for Clinical Trial: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Kazem Khavazi has unveiled the news of a breakthrough that his ministry has made in the development of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, saying the homegrown vaccine is ready to undergo clinical trials.

COVID-19 Breaks Traditional Resistance to Online Businesses: Iran VP

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the novel coronavirus pandemic has broken the traditional resistance to online businesses and helped them thrive.

142 More Iranians Die of COVID-19: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 141 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 20,643.

Iran Announces Results of Analysis of Downed Ukrainian Plane Black Box

Iran's aviation organization has announced the results of the examination of the flight recorder of the Ukrainian passenger plane that went down shortly after takeoff near the Iranian capital Tehran in early 2020.

Iran Ready for Talks to Pay Damages for Ukraine Plane Crash

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) says the country is prepared for negotiations to pay damages to victims of the Ukrainian plane crash in Iran.

Iran Says Its AI Solutions Competing with Foreigners

Iran's Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the domestic companies and start-ups engaged in developing artificial intelligence technologies have made such progress that are competing with the foreign countries.

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

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 356,792 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,028 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Muharram Mourning Rituals Start in Iran amid Strict COVID-19 Measures

Iranians are marking one of the most important months on the Islamic calendar, Muharram.

Rouhani Hails Medical Community’s Efforts to Contain COVID-19

The Iranian president has, in a message, congratulated the medical community on National Doctor’s Day.

Iran Reports Lowest Daily COVID-19 Deaths in Two Months

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 112 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest number of daily fatalities since June 28.

Iran’s Daily Coronavirus Deaths Continue to Decline

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 139 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 20,264.

Iran May Buy Russian Vaccine for COVID-19 If Approved by WHO

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has unveiled plans for the purchase of any coronavirus vaccine approved by the World Health Organization, saying the new vaccine developed by Russia could be an option.

Iran Says Planning to Launch 5 New Satellites by March 2021

Iran’s minister of communication and information technology has unveiled plans for the launch of five new homegrown satellites by the end of the current Iranian year.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 20,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 153 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 20,125.

Iran’s Only Baby Chimp Survives Premature Birth, Poor Health

Baran is the only baby chimpanzee in Iran whose life was saved by a veterinarian right after its premature delivery and is now kept at Eram Zoo in the capital, Tehran.

Iran Says 300,000 COVID-19 Patients Have Recovered

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 300,881 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 345,000: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 345,450 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,247 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Sends to Kyrgyzstan Equipment to Prevent Coronavirus

Iran has dispatched to Kyrgyzstan knowledge-based equipment required to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Fatalities Down to 147

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 147 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 19,639.

Iran in Photos: Nomad Children

The northern and southern slopes of Alvand Mountain in Hamadan province, western Iran, provide suitable conditions for nomadic life.

Over 295,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 295,630 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Reports 159 New Deaths Caused by COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 169 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 19,331.

Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 19,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 188 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,988.

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