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Iran’s COVID-19 Cases ‘Gradually Rising’ as Number of ‘Orange’ Cities Surges
An Iranian coronavirus official says the disease has begun to gradually rear its ugly head again in certain provinces.
Iran Planning to Replace POS Terminals with Smartphone Payment System
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will soon unveil a project whereby customers will use their mobile phones for shopping at stores instead of making payments via POS machines.
Iran Begins Construction Work for Major Petrochemical Facility
Ground was broken on Saturday for the construction of a new petrochemical complex in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah with a total budget of $550 million.
Iran to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination in Coming Days: Rouhani
Iran's president says the country will begin coronavirus vaccination based on set priorities in the coming days.
Enemy Failed to Halt Iran’s Economic Progress: VP
An Iranian vice president says the enemies were seeking to put the brakes on the nation’s economic progress, but to no avail.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker to Convey Message to Putin in Russia Trip
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Qalibaf is to leave for Russia on February 7, 2021 on a three-day visit, where he is going to deliver a message to the Russian president.
Iran Welcomes Formation of Executive Council in Libya
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has welcomed the formation of a temporary executive council in Libya.
Iran DM Blames Hegemonic Powers for Insecurity in West Asia
Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says hegemonic powers are the key contributors to terrorism and insecurity in West Asia.
Iranian, Thai Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with Don Pramudwinai, the deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Thailand, on Friday.
COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: 80 New Deaths, +7,000 New Cases Identified
Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 80 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, and 7,061 new cases of infection in the past 24 hours.
