23 Iranian Lawmakers Test Positive for Coronavirus

Twenty-three Iranian lawmakers have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, says the Iranian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Abdolreza Mesri.

Iran Confirms 835 New Cases of Coronavirus, 11 More Deaths

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 835 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including 11 new deaths.

Iran’s Leader Plants Sapling on Arbour Day

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has planted two saplings on the Arbour Day and the beginning of the National Week of Natural Resources.

Official Highlights Iran’s Push for Regional Peace, Security

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has stressed the need to proceed with the Astana Process negotiations at the level of heads of state and experts to resolve the crisis in Syria, reaffirming Iran’s unwavering support for peace and security in the region.

‘Smiling Challenge’ to Combat Coronavirus Going Viral in Iran

A challenge has become viral on social media networks which calls on Iranian people to smile to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Says Eager to Boost Ties with Bulgaria

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Republic of Bulgaria on its National Day, hoping for the promotion of ties between Tehran and Sofia in all arenas.

Iranians Roll up Sleeves to Help Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

People from all walks of life have gone into action to help disinfect deprived areas as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Iran.

No Evidence Iran Covering Up Severity of Coronavirus Crisis: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the mechanisms it uses to monitor the performance of various countries in relation to their handling of the coronavirus epidemic do not show any cover-up by the Iranian government with regard to Iran’s virus crisis.

Iran Says US Sabotaging Swiss ‘Humanitarian’ Channel

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the so-called humanitarian channel launched by the Swiss government on 3 December 2019 has been faced with the US sabotage, and Iran is not given the permission to transfer its resources to the channel.

Hotels Close in Yazd by Choice amid COVID-19 Outbreak

While people are strongly advised to refrain from traveling after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran, the hotels in the historical city of Yazd have closed up of their own volition as a precautionary measure.

Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Reaches 66

The number of confirmed cases of the new corona-virus in Iran has reached 1,501, including 66 deaths.

Interior Ministry Releases Details of Turnout in Iran Elections 2020

Iran’s interior ministry has announced the details of the voter turnout in the recent parliamentary elections for each province separately.

One More Iranian Official Dies of COVID-19

Seyyed Mohammad Mirmohammadi, a member of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, has died of the novel Coronavirus.

Syrian Army Announces Closure of Airspace over Northwest

The Syrian army has announced the closure of airspace over its northwestern provinces, warning Turkey that it will shoot down any invading aircraft in the area.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Death Toll in Iran Rises to 54

The death toll from the novel coronavirus epidemic in Iran has risen to 54 on Sunday, a Health Ministry official said, noting that the total number of confirmed cases of infection has reached 978.

China Donates Aid Package to Iran’s Red Crescent in Face of Coronavirus Outbreak

China’s Red Cross has donated a batch of coronavirus kits to Iranian Red Crescent Society to help prevent and control the spread of the disease in Iran.

Iranian Scientists Produce World-Class Coronavirus Kits

Researchers at a knowledge-based company based in Iran’s Lorestan province have succeeded in developing coronavirus detection kit.

Iranian Firm to Produce 90 Tonnes of Disinfectants Each Day to Counter Coronavirus

The CEO of a major hygienic products company in Tehran says the company is ready to produce 90 tonnes of disinfectant gel and liquid daily to fight against coronavirus.

Three Army Hospitals in Tehran Dedicated to Coronavirus Patients

Deputy Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says three of the army’s hospitals have been dedicated to coronavirus patients.

300,000 Teams to Go Door to Door to Find Iranian People with Coronavirus

Iran’s health minister says 300,000 health teams will go to every home across Iran to identify people with coronavirus and refer them to medical centres.

World’s Strongest Paralympian Siamand Rahman Dies at 31

Iranian-Kurdish Paralympic powerlifter Siamand Rahman, a two-times Paralympic gold medallist, has passed away at the age of 31 after a heart attack.

Visiting Patients at Iran Hospitals Banned amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran's Health Ministry says people will not be allowed to visit their patients at hospitals across the country until further notice in order to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Issue of Idlib Must Be Resolved Diplomatically: Rouhani to Erdogan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for de-escalation of tensions in the Syrian province of Idlib, saying the clashes are in no one’s interest.

Iranian Inmates to Get New Year Furlough amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has ordered the courts across the country to grant the eligible prisoners leave for the new Iranian year’s holidays (mid-March) until April 3, also as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Iran President Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has, in a phone call with Qatar’s emir, urged all countries and nations across the world to join hands to combat the novel coronavirus.

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