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Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 43 in Iran: Official
The official death toll from the outbreak of a novel coronavirus in Iran has reached 43, as the total number of confirmed cases of infection rises to 593, the Health Ministry spokesman said.
Pakistan Reopens Border with Iran
Pakistan has opened the border crossings with Iran that had been closed after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Officials Say Iran-Azerbaijan Border Should Remain Open amid Coronavirus Fight
The Iranian President's Chief of Staff and the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister have urged that the common border between the two neighbours should remain open in the course of efforts to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Iran Rejects Pompeo’s ‘Hypocritical’ Offer of Help with Coronavirus Fight
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced the US government’s expression of readiness for assisting Iran in the fight against the novel coronavirus as a ridiculous and hypocritical move and part of a political and psychological game.
Iranian, Chinese FMs Discuss Fight against Coronavirus
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have talked about the efforts underway to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Iran Urges Calm in Face of Idlib Developments
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says Tehran is monitoring the developments on the field at Syria’s Idlib and the regional consequences of the conflicts closely and with sensitivity, stressing the need to manage and calm the current tense situation immediately.
Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 34 as 73 Others Recover
Iran’s Health Ministry says eight more people have died of the novel coronavirus during the past 24 hours, increasing the death toll to 34.
Iran, Red Cross Discuss Battle with COVID-19
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Mohsen Baharvand and the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have discussed the ways to combat the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Iran to Receive 20,000 Coronavirus Test Kits from China: Spokesman
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced plans for receiving a shipment of 20,000 novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits from China.
European Parties to JCPOA Willing to Save It: Araqchi
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are keen to preserve the agreement.
Iran Blasts US Breach of UNSC Resolutions
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Mohsen Baharvand has denounced the US government for its unilateral policies and disregard for the United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Mark Dubowitz’s Delight over Coronavirus in Iran ‘Shameful’: Araqchi
An Iranian deputy foreign minister has lashed out at Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of the hawkish American think-tank FDD, for cheering over the harms that the outbreak of a novel coronavirus has caused in Iran.
Iran Raps US for Using Coronavirus as Part of ‘Maximum Pressure’ Strategy
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the US’ strategy of maximum pressure on Iran is to be supplemented with the Coronavirus keyword.
FM Zarif Calls for Regional Cooperation to Rein in Coronavirus
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on regional countries to cooperate in order to contain the deadly COVID-19.
Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza, Damascus
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Israeli terrorist regime's attack on Gaza and its targeting of people and resistance centres in Gaza and Damascus.
Iranian Deputy Health Minister, Lawmaker Infected with Coronavirus
Iran's deputy health minister and a senior lawmaker have been infected with the new coronavirus, which is rapidly spreading in the Islamic Republic.
Iran’s Government Takes Inclusive Measures to Tackle Coronavirus
Iran’s government has put in place comprehensive efforts to combat the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus and prevent the spread of the disease in the country.
Iranian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Battle against Coronavirus
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Turkey have talked about the latest developments surrounding the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Iran’s Import of COVID-19 Test Kits Hampered by US Sanctions, FATF Blacklisting
An Iranian official says the import of the novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits has been hindered by the foreign sanctions and the Financial Action Task Force’s recent decision to put Iran on its blacklist.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Iran: Death Toll Rises to 12
The Iranian Health Ministry says the total number of Iranians definitely diagnosed with the coronavirus has risen to 61, twelve of whom have died so far.
Iranian Dolls to Go to Geneva as Peace Ambassadors
Jai Jagat 2020, an Indian campaign organizing a global march for peace and justice, has decided to take two Iranian folklore dolls from Isfahan to the Swiss city of Geneva as peace ambassadors.
Rouhani Says US Sanctions on Iran Resemble Coronavirus
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has likened the US sanctions against the Islamic Republic to the novel coronavirus, the fear of which he said is greater than its reality.
Iranian, Austrian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Tehran
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg have held talks in Tehran.
Doors to Dialogue with Europe Still Open: Rouhani
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has not closed the door to talks with Europe on possible ways to maintain the 2015 landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Iran, Netherlands Discuss Mideast Developments in Tehran
The foreign ministers of the Netherlands and the Islamic Republic of Iran have weighed in on the latest regional developments including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria.