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Armed Forces Instrumental in Fighting COVID-19: Iran President

The Iranian president says the cooperation of the Armed Forces in handling and fighting the coronavirus outbreak in the country is of significance.

Over 88,000 Iranians Infected with COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,399 new cases of COVID-19 infection, increasing the total number of infections to 88,194.

Iran Distributing Millions of Aid Packages amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The head of Iran’s Organisation for Mobilisation of the Oppressed, also known as Basij Mostazafin, says an aid program called Momenaneh is underway in the country to help the needy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran Develops Its Space Program While Keeping Low Profile: IRGC

The commander of the IRGC aerospace force says that the Islamic Republic carries out its space work without attracting much attention because the enemy seeks to monitor it.

Iran’s Health Minister Strongly Rejects US Help Proposal to Combat COVID-19

Iran’s Health Minister has rejected his US counterpart’s proposal to help the Islamic Republic in combat with coronavirus saying that Tehran is ready help save Americans’ lives.

Iran Confirms Over 1,000 New COVID-19 Infections

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 1,030 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of cases to 87,026.

President Rouhani Hails Launch of IRGC’s Military Satellite

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has praised the launch of a military satellite by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps saying that such moves show the country is continuing its activities despite the spread of the coronavirus.

Iran Says Concerted Global Effort Needed to Fight Coronavirus

A senior Iranian official says the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a concerted global effort.

Iran Training Sniffer Dogs to Identify Coronavirus

An Iranian centre for training search and rescue dogs says it is working with the military to train dogs to diagnose COVID-19 disease.

Coronavirus Deaths in Iran Cut by Two-Thirds in 18 Days: Health Minister

Iran’s health minister says the number of COVID-19 deaths in the Islamic Republic has decreased to a third ofwhat it had been 18 days ago.

Minister Vows to Prevent Schooling Deprivation in Iran

Iran’s Minister of Education has given an assurance that he will not allow any schoolchild in the country to be deprived of schooling in the wake of the school closures after the outbreak of coronavirus.

Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Recovered Cases Exceed 63,000

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that over 63,000 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Able to Export Health Items Needed to Fight COVID-19

The Iranian president says the country is able to export some health items needed to fight the coronavirus.

Some 61,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that 60,965 patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from hospital.

Bedridden Iranian Teacher Hailed for Teaching Students Online

Iran’s education minister has expressed his gratitude to an instructor for teaching pupils online while sick in bed in hospital.

Titi Caravanserai: A Historical Hotel Built on A Woman’s Order

Iran’s northern province of Gilan hosts a historical hotel, known as the “Titi Caravanserai”, which had been constructed upon the order of a female member of the royal family some 600 years ago.

Danger of Isolation Threatening People in Quarantine: Experts

In a world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, governments are asking people to stay home and some have even made it compulsory for citizens to isolate themselves; however, the quarantine has affected social relations.

Iranian Artists Produce Mask at Hafez Hall of Tehran

A number of Iranian theatre, television and music artists have set up a charity workshop to produce masks at the Hafez Hall of Tehran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Has Coronavirus Mutated into New Form in Iran?

The head of the Iranian Biotechnology Association says for the first time in the country, Iranian researchers could determine the genome or genetic code of the novel coronavirus.

Situation in Iran Not to Become Normal for Time Being: Official

The Iranian government spokesman has urged people to keep observing health protocols despite the removal of certain restrictions, saying the COVID-19 crisis is here to stay.

Iran Says Ready to Send Medical Equipment to Azerbaijan Republic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is prepared to transfer its experiences and the equipment needed in fight against the novel coronavirus to neighbouring countries, including the friendly country of Azerbaijan Republic.

‘Iran Has Potential to Turn into Exporter of Vaccines’

Iran has the potential to become an exporter of vaccines if its potentialities in the vaccine industry are utilized, the country’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology argues.

Iran’s Death Toll from COVID-19 Surpasses 5,200

Iran's Health Ministry says 91 people have died of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of fatalities to 5,209.

Iranian Researchers Develop Equipment Vital for Coronavirus Patients

Iranian researchers have developed ventilators as well as equipment to control pressure inside lungs for coronavirus patients.

COVID-19 Epidemic under Control in Iran: Official

A senior Iranian official says the coronavirus epidemic is now under control in the country thanks to people’s cooperation and efforts by knowledge-based companies and other institutions to produce the required equipment.

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