Iranian Firm Improves Quality of Hand-Woven Carpets with Silver Nanoparticles

An Iranian company producing hand-woven carpets has enhanced the quality of its products by utilizing special yarn containing silver nanoparticles, which has antibacterial properties and prevents a musty smell of carpet in humid environments.

Iran Apologises to MSF over Cancellation of Mission

Iran's Health Ministry has apologized for the cancellation of the mission of Doctors Without Borders team in the country who were to set up an inflatable hospital.

Iran, Russia Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the coronavirus outbreak with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a telephone conversation.

Iran Reiterates Call for Immediate End of Saudi War on Yemen

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement on the sixth anniversary of the Saudi-led military onslaught against Yemen.

One Coronavirus Case Can Infect 406 People in A Month: Official

An Iranian health official says one person with coronavirus infection can pass it to 406 other people in only a month if the isolation measures are not followed.

Coronavirus in Iran: Small Businesses to Be Compensated for Losses

Iran’s first vice president says owners of small businesses who have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak should rest assured that their losses will be compensated.

38.8 Million People Screened for Coronavirus Infection in Iran: Minister

Iran’s health minister says 38.8 million people in the country have been screened for the coronavirus over the past few days.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Hits Back at Ortagus for ‘Wuhan Virus’ Comments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the comments from Spokeswoman for the US Department of State Morgan Ortagus who described the clues to the US’ role in creation of the coronavirus as “conspiracy theories”.

12 Killed,17 Injured in Iran Flash Floods

Flash floods in several provinces of Iran have killed at least 12 people and injured 17 others, medical authorities said.

Iran Urges Tunisia’s Action in UNSC against US Sanctions

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called on Tunisia to wield its power as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council to stimulate concerted action against the “cruel and inhumane” US sanctions on the Iranian nation amid the outbreak of coronavirus.

Over 23,000 Infected by Coronavirus in Iran: Official

Iran's Health Ministry say the total number of people tested positive for the novel Coronavirus has risen to 23,049, out of whom 8,376 have recovered and 1,812 have died.

Iran Says Number of Patients It Tests for COVID-19 Daily 3,000 More than US

The head of Iran’s Pasteur Institute says the country is capable of carrying out 10,000 coronavirus tests a day, while the US is only able to carry out 7,000 tests per day despite enjoying more facilities.

Iran Says ‘Alarmed’ by Consequences of Afghanistan Presidential Dispute

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released an official statement on Sunday about the ongoing developments in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

In Letter to Foreign Colleagues, Iranian Artists Urge Action against US Sanctions

A group of Iranian artists engaged in various fields have written a letter to their colleagues in the foreign countries to raise awareness about the urgent need for collective action against the coronavirus epidemic and call for action against the US sanctions that have impeded Iran’s battle with COVID-19.

Iran Working to Address Problems of Its Truck Drivers Stranded Abroad

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Ministry has launched efforts to settle the problems that Iranian truck drivers may be facing in the other countries, as in Europe.

Iran Reports Over 1,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

As many as 1,028 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection are reported in Iran in the 24 hours to Sunday noon, March 22, 2020.

Iran Victorious in Controlling Corona Outbreak Despite Sanctions: Official

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister says some European countries that are not under any sanctions have troubles in controlling the corona disease, but Iran which has been under harshest sanctions has emerged victorious in dealing with the deadly outbreak.

32 Million Iranians Screened for Coronavirus: Official

Over 32 million Iranians have been screened for the coronavirus, says the country's health minister.

Iran Armed Forced Were Ready to Tackle Corona Epidemic before Outbreak: Chief

A senior Iranian commander says the country’s Armed Forces had been prepared to tackle the coronavirus before the virus made its way into Iran.

Iran to Mass Produce Chinese Corona Drug: Official

An Iranian health official says the raw materials of a new antiviral drug used in China will be imported in the coming days to be manufactured domestically.

Coronavirus Fatalities in Iran Reach 1,556

The death toll from the novel coronavirus epidemic in Iran has touched 1,556, the Health Ministry says.

UK MPs Urge US to Drop Sanctions to Help Contain Epidemic in Iran

The British Parliament has filed a petition, asking the US government to immediately lift sanctions on Iran during the coronavirus outbreak, says the Iranian envoy.

Iranian Engineer, French Spy Released in Prisoner Swap

France has released an Iranian engineer who had been detained in Nice over alleged violations of the US sanctions in a prisoner swap for a French national convicted of espionage in Iran.

Iran to Weather Coronavirus Crisis: IRGC Commander

A senior Iranian military commander says the Iranian nation will safely pass through the coronavirus outbreak.

2nd Shipment of Qatar’s Medical Supplies Arrives in Iran

The second consignment of hygienic items dispatched by the Qatari government has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, amid the coronavirus epidemic.

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