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Iranian Cargo Vessel Behbahan Sinks in Iraqi Waters

An Iranian cargo ship en route from the southern Iranian port of Khorramshahr to Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port capsized and sank in the Iraqi waters.

Iran Reports Highest Number of New Coronavirus Cases

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 3,574 new cases of COVID-19 infection, the highest number of daily increase since the beginning of the outbreak.

1,500 Scientists Return to Iran to Work at Research Centres

Over 1,500 Iranian scientists and experts have returned to the country in the past few years to cooperate with universities and innovation centres, the government says.

Iranian People Urged to Avoid Nonessential Travel as COVID-19 Surges Again

The Iranian president has urged people to avoid unnecessary travel to help stem the spread of coronavirus.

Fire at Tehran Oil Refinery Kills One, Injures Another

A huge fire at Tehran's oil refinery has left a staff member killed and another worker injured, an Iranian official says.

8,000 Killed, 160,000 Infected by Coronavirus in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 70 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall fatalities to 8,012.

Iran Records Highest Number of New COVID-19 Infections

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 3,117 new cases of COVID-19 infections, the highest number of daily increase in nearly two months.

Iranian Acid Attack Victims Turn into Fashion Models

An Iranian institute has picked a number of female victims of acid attack as clothing models.

Iran’s Coronavirus Figures Surge Again

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,979 new cases of COVID-19 infection and 81 new fatalities in 24 hours, reporting the highest figures in weeks.

‘Several Iranian Firms Working on Coronavirus Vaccine Development’

A number of Iranian companies have stepped into the domain of developing vaccines for the COVID-19 virus.

Iran among Leading Countries in Fight against Coronavirus: Health Minister

The Iranian health minister says Iran is one of the world's leading countries in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran Reports over 2,500 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,516 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 151,466.

Iranian Firms Develop 7 IT, Communications Products

Researchers and experts at an Iranian knowledge-based company have managed to produce seven practical products in the domain of communications and information technology.

Iran Deploys Military Choppers to Put Out Zagros Wildlife

The Airborne Division of the Iranian Army Ground Force as well as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have deployed their helicopters to help extinguish a wildfire in the country’s south-west.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 7,734

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 57 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall fatalities to 7,734.

Iran Reopens Mosques, Lifts Restrictions on Shopping Malls

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has announced new policies to ease restrictions which were in place since the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Iran Develops Virtual Anatomy Table to Reduce Dissection Costs

Due to the challenges of access to corpse for holding dissection classes, researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company have built a virtual anatomy table for this purpose.

First Iranian LifeBot Medical Robot Unveiled in Tehran

Researchers at a knowledge-based Iranian company have designed and built a medical robot that reduces communication between the doctor and the patient with its features in the event of a high-transmission outbreak.

Iran Starts Production of Strategic Biotech Product ‘Xanthan’

An Iranian knowledge-based company says it has managed to produce a strategic material called “Xanthan” to meet the needs of various industries.

Iran Records Highest One-Day COVID-19 Cases

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,819 new cases of COVID-19 infections, the highest number of increase in more than a month.

Divorced Iranian Lady Receives 1mn Roses as Marriage Portion  

A divorced Iranian lady has donated to martyrs all her marriage portion, which included one million roses.

Iran Unveils Four Mega Projects to Boost Digital Economy

Iran’s president has unveiled four new infrastructural projects, launched by the information and communications technology ministry, to boost the country’s digital economy.

113,000 Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19, Released from Hospital

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 112,988 COVID-19 patients have so far recovered from the disease and been discharged from the hospital.

‘Honour’ Killing of 14-Year-Old Girl Causes Outrage in Iran

The murder of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father coupled with a legal provision which does not allow the father to be served with eye-for-an-eye retribution has sent shockwaves across the nation and social media in Iran.

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

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,080 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 141,591.

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