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Iran Covid: Gradual rise in ‘red’ cities on color-coded  map as infections soar

The Iranian Health Ministry reports a new rise in the number of cities classified as ‘red’ or ‘high risk’ on the color-coded Covid-19 tracking map as more patients are diagnosed with the disease.

Iran’s Raisi opens advanced cancer treatment center

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi inaugurates a high-tech medical center specializing in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Fire festival accidents kill 27, injure over 4k across Iran

An Iranian official says 27 people lost their lives in accidents prior to and during the Iranian festival of fire, an ancient tradition celebrated ahead of the Persian year, reporting a 14-percent rise in the number of injuries compared to last year.

Senior Iranian health official warns about gradual rise in coronavirus infections

An Iranian health official warns of a gradual rise in the number of infections with the coronavirus in the country, saying those who have failed to receive vaccines or booster shots account for most of the hospitalized Covid-19 patients.

Iranian official says too early to say Iran has entered new Covid peak

An official at Iran’s National Headquarters for Fight against Covid-19 says it’s too early to say a new peak of the Coronavirus has started in the country.

Qalenoie named as manager of Iran’s National Football Team

Amir Qalenoie was rehired as the head coach of Iran’s National Football Team, known as Team Melli. He will replace Carlos Queiroz.

More ‘Red’ cities on Iran’s color-coded Covid map amid surge in infections

The number of “red” or “high risk” cities is on the rise on Iran’s color-coded coronavirus tracking map, as more patients are diagnosed with Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Iranians hold mass gathering in shrine city of Mashhad to mark Imam Mahdi birth anniversary

Iranians have held a massive gathering in the eastern shrine city of Mashhad to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, the 12th Shia Imam from the infallible household of Prophet Mohammad.

Covid infections rising rapidly in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry annouced on Tuesday more than 600 people had been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. Five people died of the disease during the time span.

Iran Coronavirus cases hit record high in months

Official figures on Monday show more than 500 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Iran over the past 24 hours, marking a rapid upward trajectory in the daily caseloads.

President Raisi: Schoolgirl poisonings ‘inhumane crime’

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi says the issue of schoolgirl poisonings across the country amounts to a "crime and an inhumane act" committed by the enemies against the nation.

Iran Covid deaths hit record high in months

Iran on Sunday reported 15 deaths caused by the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the highest figure recorded in months.

Iran daily Covid deaths rising, 11 killed in 24 hours

The daily death toll from Covid is rising in Iran, with the deadly disease having killed 11 people in the country over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Saturday.

Poisonings happen again at several schools in Iran 

Poisoning incidents on Saturday continued at girl schools in parts of Iran.

‘Red’ back on Iran’s color-coded Covid map as infections rise

One Iranian city is back in the “red” or “high risk” state on the country’s color-coded Covid-19 tracking map, as the number of infections with coronavirus begins to rise across the country.

Iranian Interior Minister: No clues yet as to what happens in girl schools, no arrests made

Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says he has received no reports yet that a toxic substance was used to poison students in different cities.

Covid deaths in Iran become double digit again

The daily death toll from the Coronavirus in Iran has become double-digit again. The Iranian health ministry announced on Wednesday that 13 people died of the disease in the past 24 hours.

3 arrested in connection with poisoning of students in Iran

An informed source has told Iran’s Fars News Agency that three people have been arrested in connection with the poisoning of school girls in several Iranian cities. Unconfirmed reports say the poisoning could be a false flag operation by a counterrevolutionary group.

President Raisi: Interaction with other countries must be aimed at transferring science and technology

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said science and technology form the bedrock of any country’s clout.

Iran registers Covid zero deaths in 24 hours

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,845 with another zero deaths over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Covid in Iran: 122 new cases, 3 deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed that 122 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 3 patients during the period.

Iran Covid death toll remains single-digit

The daily death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran remains single-digit. The Health Ministry figures on Sunday showed that 7 patients died of the virus in the past 24 hours.

Iranian official: Substances used for poisoning students not military chemical agents  

Iran’s deputy health minister implicitly admits that the poisoning of female students in several schools in the city of Qom was deliberate.

Two fires hit trade buildings in Tehran, one fireman killed

Two fires on Saturday happened separately in the Iranian capital Tehran killing one fireman.

Iran lifts travel ban on football legend Ali Daei

Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on football legend Ali Daei and his wife.

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