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Zarif Calls for Unity among All Afghan Groups

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the caretaker of the Afghan Foreign Ministry.

“Send Me to Jail”, Iranian Judge Asks Prosecutor after Mistaken Ruling

An Iranian adjudicator in a court in Tehran has submitted a peculiar request, asking the prosecutor general of the capital to indict him for issuing a mistaken ruling that had placed a defendant in custody unjustly.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 12, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Persian-Speaking Foreign Media Carrying ‘Biased’ Reports on COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran

A report by Iran’s official news agency IRNA has analyzed the way certain foreign Persian-speaking media outlets cover the developments pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak in Iran, saying the “biased and unprofessional” coverage comes as no surprise

Tips on How to Become a Top Student in Statistics Class

Would you like to move from an uninspiring performance to the top of your class? These tips will help you do just that.

IRGC Commanders Donate Part of Salaries to Corona-Hit People

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are donating 20 percent of their salaries to coronavirus relief efforts, a spokesman said.

Iran Confirms 117 New Deaths from COVID-19

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 117 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the death toll to 4,474.

Iran Says Won’t Ask for Anyone’s Help in Meeting Its Defence Needs

Deputy Chief of Iran's Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Islamic Republic is self-sufficient in meeting its defence needs.

Envoy Says Iran Supports Any Iraqi PM Elected by Parliament

Iran’s ambassador to Baghdad has expressed the Islamic Republic’s support for whoever the Iraqi parliament elects as the next prime minister in a legal process.

Iran Lifts Some Travel Bans Earlier Imposed for COVID-19

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian people may travel within provinces as of today (Apr. 12) and travel to other provinces as of Apr. 20.

New Economic Plans Needed to Counter Fallout from COVID-19 Outbreak: Iran VP

Iran’s first vice president says new economic programs are required in order to tackle the repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak.

Nadushan; An Iranian City without Any COVID-19 Cases

Coronavirus is spreading in all parts of Iran's Yazd province and has even affected many of its villages. The number of people living with corona in Yazd province has exceeded 1,200, but the populous city of Nadushan has not reported any coronavirus cases so far.

Iran Introduces Legal Measures to Support Fight against COVID-19

Iran’s Vice Presidency for Legal Affairs has announced the details of measures to support the country’s fight against the novel coronavirus.

Iranian Artist Tells How It Is to Spend 10 Years in Self-Isolation

While the outbreak of coronavirus in the world has turned self-isolation into an effective precautionary measure to protect the people’s health, an Iranian artist tells the story of his reclusive life over the past 10 years, saying that living in quarantine is not as difficult as it may seem.

Getting Out of Debt: What You Need to Know

In case you are overwhelmed by the amount that you owe your debtors, you will probably wonder how you will repay those debts. Clearing your debts is essential, given that you will have the freedom to build wealth and have control over your finances.

Iran Capable of Producing 40 Ventilators a Day: VP

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology says the country is able to produce 40 advanced domestically-made ventilators every day to meet the needs amid the coronavirus epidemic.

Iran to Allocate $250,000 to Make up for Tourism Industry Losses

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the ministry is pursuing the allocation of about $250,000 to compensate for the damages to Iran's tourism infrastructure.

Iranians Latch onto Homemade Bread under Self-Quarantine

As the Iranian people have self-isolated amid the outbreak of coronavirus and have become obsessed by the health tips in the purchase of groceries, many families have decided to bake homemade bread to avoid getting out and buying from the bakeries.

FM Zarif, UN Chief Discuss US Sanctions against Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif has discussed the unilateral and unlawful US sanctions against the Islamic Republic with the UN Chief Antonio Guterres.

Official Urges Development of Digital Map to Track Coronavirus in Tehran

An Iranian official has called for the formation of an inclusive digital map for tracking the spread of the novel coronavirus in capital Tehran and collecting data on the suspected and confirmed cases from multiple sources in accordance with the civil rights.

Iran Starts Mass Producing PCR, Serologic COVID-19 Diagnostic Kits

Iran’s vice-president has launched the production line for two types of coronavirus diagnostic kits, namely PCR-based and serologic kits, at a knowledge-based company.

Coronavirus Fears May Trigger Mass Hypochondria

While people in nearly all parts of the world are being bombarded with reports of coronavirus these days, it is necessary to prevent the psychological side effects of such constant warnings, relieve distress and learn more about a disorder known as hypochondriasis.

Iran Pushing Ahead with Campaign against COVID-19 Despite US Sanctions

A senior Iranian official says the country has pressed ahead with its campaign against the coronavirus despite the US sanctions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, April 11, 2020, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Develops Homegrown Device to Find Narcotics, Explosives

Researchers at Materials and Energy Research Institute of Iran have developed a device to detect and spot narcotics and explosives in one to two seconds.