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Domestic Violence in Iran Less Than That in Other Countries: VP  

A senior Iranian official says the extent of domestic violence against women in Iran is less severe than that of other countries.

COVID-19 in Iran: 80% of Patients Discharged from Hospital

Iran's Health Ministry says 77,359 COVID-19 patients, who account for almost 80 percent of the total number of cases, have recovered from the disease and left the hospital so far.

Iran Offers Int’l Leasing to Knowledge-Based Companies

Iran says knowledge-based companies can benefit from international leasing in addition to domestic leasing of products.

Iran Ready to Share Corona Experiences with Regional States: Top General

The Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed readiness to share its experiences in dealing with the coronavirus with regional countries.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Attend China Int’l Import Expo

Iran says its knowledge-based companies will attend the 3rd China International Import Exhibition that is going to be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai.

Iran Issuing Directives for Reopening of Businesses, Public Gatherings

The Iranian president says directives for the reopening of businesses and public gatherings are to be discussed and approved at the upcoming meeting of the upcoming National Coronavirus Headquarters.

Iran Confirms over 1,000 New COVID-19 Infections

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 1,006 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, increasing the total number of infections to 95,646.

Minister Reports Big Rise in Daily Production of Masks in Iran

Iran has dramatically increased the capacity to produce face masks following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the minister of Industry, Mine and Trade said, noting that the daily output in the country stands at around 6 million masks.

Iran Refutes US Religious Freedom Report

The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected an annual report by the US government on religious freedom as blatant interference in the internal affairs of the other countries, saying the report is based upon wrong information and is condemned.

Over 75,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry says 75,103 COVID-19 patients have so far recovered from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Knowledge-Based Firms Instrumental in Fighting COVID-19: Iran

A senior Iranian official says knowledge-based companies have secured major accomplishments in the fight against the COVID-19 virus in the country.

Iran Says Many Hospital Beds Free as COVID-19 Patients Recover

The Iranian president says most of the hospital beds where coronavirus patients were treated are now empty after they recovered and were sent home.

Trees Named after Blood Donors in Iran’s Mashhad

In order to encourage people to donate blood amid the coronavirus pandemic, a campaign has been launched in Iran’s holy city of Mashhad to put the name of blood donors on trees during the holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan Traditions in Northwestern Iran

People in western and northwestern Iran have interesting customs and traditions to mark the holy month of Ramadan.

The Most Common Effects of Cancer on Sleep

A cancer diagnosis changes almost every aspect of one’s life. Almost nothing is left unaffected -- including your sleep. Although everyone’s journey is different and not everyone with cancer has the same challenges and side effects, it’s very common for the illness -- and its treatments -- to cause significant sleep problems.

Corona Patients May Just Show Non-Pulmonary Symptoms: Expert

An Iranian specialist says non-pulmonary symptoms such as the redness of eyes are among the symptoms of COVID-19, and that the patient with this virus may only show this symptom with no other signs.

Iran Working on World’s Largest Plasma Therapy Project for COVID-19

An Iranian deputy health minister says the country has launched the world’s largest plasma therapy project by transfusing antibody-rich blood into COVID-19 patients.

Heavy Rainfalls Create 50 New Lakes across Iran

The heavy rainfalls of the past two months in Iran have resulted in the formation of about 50 new lakes that did not exist before.

80 More Iranians Die of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry says 80 Iranians have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the death toll to 5,957.

Iran Urges People to Adapt Themselves to Life Under COVID-19

The Iranian president says it is unclear when the coronavirus pandemic will be gone, so people should adapt themselves to living alongside this virus for quite some time.

Iran Submits Bid to Host 2027 AFC Asian Cup

The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially submitted its bid to host Asia’s top football tournament in 2027.

Iran Develops Distance Learning App amid Coronavirus Epidemic

While the coronavirus pandemic has shut down schools for weeks and has forced people to stay home to prevent the spread of the disease, the Iranian Ministry of Education has launched a homegrown mobile application, dubbed SHAD (HAPPY), providing students with distance learning programs.

Are HIV Patients Immune to Novel Coronavirus?

A senior Iranian official says the majority of HIV-positive patients have tested negative for COVID-19.

Iran Confirms 1,112 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,112 new cases of COVID-19 infection, increasing the total number of cases to 92,584.

Iran, S Africa Discuss Medical Cooperation in COVID-19 Battle

The presidents of Iran and South Africa have held a telephone conversation to explore the avenues the two countries can pursue to stand against the US sanctions, contribute to peace in Syria and Yemen, and share the experiences and information in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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