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Iran Covid: Zero death for 2nd day, mask requirements lifted

The Iranian health ministry has said Covid has left no deaths for the second day in a row in the country. But the number of new infections remains high despite the zero death toll.

Iran becomes 1st Mideast state to indigenize cloud seeding radar tech

For the first time in the Middle East, Iranian scientists have successfully indigenized the advanced technology used in cloud seeding radars as part of efforts to address the issue of water scarcity in the country.

No Covid deaths in Iran, infections on rise

Iranian health ministry figures on Tuesday showed that Covid had killed no people in the previous 24 hours, while the infection cases are on the rise.

Over 30,000 Iranian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Iran’s Hajj headquarters in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, says 30,776 Iranian pilgrims have so far arrived in the country for the major annual pilgrimage.

First female Iranian FIFA physician to take part in Qatar World Cup

Dr. Zohreh Haratian has been picked as the coordinator for medical affairs for the 2022 Qatar World Cup as the first Iranian physician to take part in the international tournament.

Iran reports 352 new covid cases, 1 death

Health ministry in Iran announced on Monday that 352 new cases of coronavirus have been registered across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 1 patient has passed away in the same period of time.

Raisi: Iran ready to share technological achievements with D-8 members

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said the country is ready to share its technological and knowledge-based achievements with members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation, D-8.

Epidemiologist warns of new Covid-19 surge in Iran amid relaxing protocols

An expert has warned that Iran is in a fragile situation in terms of the coronavirus outbreak and urged people not to let their guards down against the disease.

Iranian schools abroad seeing significant drop in number of students

A senior Iranian education official says the number of Iranian schools in other countries has plunged from 40,000 eleven years ago to around 8,600 now.

Iran carries out second launch of home-made satellite carrier

Iran’s defense ministry says the homegrown satellite carrier rocket dubbed Zoljanah has been tested for the second time over the past 16 months.

297 new covid cases, 2 deaths registered in Iran

The Iranian Health Ministry announced on Sunday that 297 new cases of coronavirus have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.

Iran parliament seeking to replace manager of natl. soccer team

The Iranian Parliament is considering replacing the manager of the country’s National Soccer Team, Dragan Skočić.

Iran lifts mask mandate for outdoor settings as COVID-19 recedes

Iran’s national headquarters against coronavirus says people are no longer required to wear masks in outdoor areas for the time being, as the country has managed to keep the spread of COVID-19 under control.

One fatality in quake on Iran’s Kish Island

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake has rocked the Iranian island of Kish. The earthquake has so far left one person dead and dozens more injured.

President Raisi urges people to keep observing health protocols

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged all Iranians to observe health protocols despite that the downward trend in Covid deaths and infections is holding in the country.

Covid kills 4 in Iran in 24 hours

Iranian Health Ministry figures on Saturday showed that coronavirus had killed four people in the country over the past 24 hours.

Iran reports 30 cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, 2 deaths

An Iranian health official warns that 30 people have been diagnosed with the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in the country, advising those in contact with the livestock to take precautions against the viral disease.

Coronavirus in Iran at bay, for now

The Covid-19 outbreak in over 350 cities in Iran is not at alarming levels, according to the Health Ministry.

Saudi Arabia bars Yemenis from Hajj pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia has drawn harsh criticism for depriving pilgrims from neighboring Yemen of embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage for the eighth consecutive year.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts southern Iran

Iran’s southern Hormogzan Province has been jolted by an earthquake with a 5.6 magnitude, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Iranian knowledge-based company produces medicine countering respiratory infection

A knowledge-based Iranian company has produced a new medicine that reduces respiratory infection.

Iran Covid: 4 deaths, 256 new infections

Covid has killed 4 people in the past 24 hours in Iran. That’s according to the figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry on Thursday.

Official: Kabul must prove respect for Iran’s Helmand water share in action

Iran renews protest against the Kabul government’s failure to respect the country’s share of the Helmand River at the joint border, saying mere words are not enough for Afghanistan to prove its commitment to Tehran’s water rights.

Iran Red Crescent ready to send aid to Afghanistan’s quake zone

The director of Iran’s Red Crescent Society has declared readiness to send aid to eastern Afghanistan where a powerful earthquake has caused heavy casualties and massive damage.

Iran records 256 new Covid cases, 3 deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that 256 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 3 patients have died of the disease in the same period of time.

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