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Iran Covid: 1 dead, 81 infections

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,610 with one patient killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Saturday.

Iran sitting volleyball team snatches gold medal for 8th time

Iran's men's national sitting volleyball team won the gold medal at the World Sitting Volleyball Championship in Sarajevo. This is the eighth time the team ranks first in the world championship.

Covid infects over 70 people in Iran, 2 killed

The Iranian health ministry figures on Thursday showed that more than 70 people had tested positive for the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 2 more patients over the period.

Ex-FIFA chief says Qatar World Cup “a mistake”

Sepp Blatter, the former president of FIFA when Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup hosting rights in 2010, told Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger that "the choice was a mistake."

4 more patients die from Coronavirus in Iran

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,604 with four more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry reported on Tuesday.

‘US bans on Iran don’t target medicines, but financial mechanisms to buy them’

The deputy head of the Iranian union of pharmaceutical importers says the United States’ sanctions on Iran do not target imports of medicines but the financial mechanisms to buy them.

Covid toll in Iran reaches 144,600 deaths

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,600 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Monday.

Iran team wins World Beach Soccer Cup

Iran national beach football team defeated Brazil at the 2022 UAE Intercontinental Beach Football to become Asia-America champion.

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestlers stand first in world

Iranian national Greco-Roman team beat host team Azerbaijan Republic "despite referees' biased judgement" to become world champion of 2022.

COVID-19 in Iran: 5 deaths, 76 new cases

The Iranian health ministry figures on Saturday showed that 76 people had tested positive for the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic also increased to 144,592 with 5 more patients killed by the deadly disease during the time span.

COVID kills 4 more patients in Iran over past 24 hours

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,587 on Friday with four more peoole killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours.

Official: An estimated 2,000 nurses emigrate from Iran every year

An Iranian official says an estimated 2,000 nurses leave Iran for other countries every year ——— which makes 200 per month — mainly due to dissatisfaction with a lack of harmony between their income and the health services they offer.

Iran: No covid deaths reported

The Iranian health ministry announced on Wednesday that the country has experienced zero deaths from Coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

Heavy dust storm, winds turn the sky gray in Iran’s Ahvaz

Heavy dust storms and abrupt winds have hit the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz, causing difficulties for the general public.

Covid in Iran: Over 120 patients in critical condition

The death toll from the Coronavirus in Iran reached 144,580 on Tuesday, according to official figures. More than 120 patients are in intensive care units nationwide.

Covid kills 5 more patients in Iran after a day without death

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,576 with five more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry confirmed on Monday. A day earlier, Iran experienced zero deaths from the deadly disease.

Iranian official confirms presence of methane over Tehran landfill

An Iranian official has confirmed the presence of methane over a landfill in southern Tehran, saying the landfill should be relocated promptly, but has questioned a NASA reading that said a plume of the gas at the site was 4.8 kilometers long.

Flu now an epidemic in Iran: Health official

An Iranian health official says cases of infection with seasonal influenza have increased significantly in Iran, and the disease is now considered an epidemic.

Iranian paper blasts govt. for losing economic opportunities offered by Qatar World Cup

Iran’s Etelaat newspaper has strongly criticized officials for their handling of the situation ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

COVID deaths in Iran again at zero: Official data

Almost three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the daily fatality rate in Iran has once again gone down to zero, official data shows.

Iran will only participate in wrestling World Cup in US if visas issued for all team members: Official

An Iranian sports official says if the United States does not issue visas for all members of Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team, Iran will not participate in upcoming World Cup games in December.

Embassy: 5 Iranians dead in Halloween crush in Seoul

The Iranian embassy in Seoul has confirmed the deaths of five Iranians in the Halloween stampede in the South Korean capital of Seoul.

Qatar evicts thousands of Doha–based workers ahead of World Cup

Qatar has emptied apartment blocks housing thousands of foreign workers in the same areas in downtown the capital Doha where visiting soccer fans will stay during the World Cup, workers who were evicted from their homes told Reuters.

6 more patients die of Covid in Iran

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,571 with six more people killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Saturday.

Iran soccer head coach: We want to convey message of peace to world

The Portuguese head coach of Iran’s national soccer team says Team Melli wants to get across the message of peace to the world during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and make Iranians feel proud of their culture and history.

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