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Iran Says Helping Afghanistan Contain Huge Blaze on Common Border
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran is offering Afghanistan assistance to contain a conflagration caused by the explosion of a gas tanker on Iran-Afghanistan border.
Nine Iranian Cities Declared as ‘Red’ in Terms of Coronavirus Outbreak
Iran has confirmed 74 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 58,883.
Iran President Calls for Stricter Border Controls to Tackle New COVID-19 Strain
The Iranian president has called for tighter measures on the country’s border entry points to stem the spread of coronavirus, especially the new strains of the virus.
Window of Opportunity for US Getting Closed: Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister says the current window of opportunity for the United States is fast closing, urging the Biden administration to make up for the past mistakes of his predecessor Donald Trump as soon as possible.
Iran in Talks with China, India to Buy More COVID-19 Vaccines: Official
A senior Iranian official says the country is in talks with China and India to purchase coronavirus vaccines.
Zarif Hits Back at E3’s Statement on Iran’s Uranium Metal Production
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the E3 – Britain, France, and Germany – for their Friday statement in condemnation of Iran’s uranium metal production.
Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 1.5 Million: Health Ministry
Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 7,298 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,503,753.
Iran Says None of Its Consulate Staff Members Arrested in Turkey
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denied Daily Sabah’s allegation that a staff member of the Iranian consulate in Istanbul has been arrested, saying the report is based on groundless accusations.
Iran Urges US to Stop ‘Spouting Off’, Start Complying with Commitments
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on American officials to stop “spouting off” about Iran’s compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, and start complying with its own commitments.
Iran Warns about Growing Violence in Afghanistan
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the recent attack against a UN convoy on the Kabul-Jalalabad highway in Afghanistan, warning about deteriorating security conditions in the war-torn country.
