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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, March 12, 2020, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Confirms 1,075 New Cases of Coronavirus

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 1,075 new cases of coronavirus infections, including 75 new deaths, during the past 24 hours.

Coronavirus Cancels Nowruz Events, Shuts Down Museums across Iran

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran has forced the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism to abort the nationwide Nowruz celebrations and enforce the closure of all museums as well as the cultural and historic sites in the new year’s holidays across the country.

US Held Culpable for Non-Implementation of Chemical Disarmament: Iran

Permanent Representation of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has held the US government accountable for the lack of full implementation of chemical disarmament due to its failure to destroy its stockpile of chemical weapons.

Iran Parliament to Convene via Teleconference amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Iranian Parliament is going to hold its sessions via teleconferencing next week over concerns about the outbreak of COVID-19.

Iran’s VP Orders Aid to Female Breadwinners Affected by Coronavirus

Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri has issued an order to provide special support for the female-householder families and mitigate the harmful effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak on them.

Iran’s Envoy Elected Vice-Chair of OPCW Executive Council

Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has been elected as one of the vice-chairs of the Executive Council of the OPCW.

Iran’s First VP, Two Ministers Contract Coronavirus: Report

There are conflicting reports that several Iranian authorities including the first vice-president and two ministers have been infected with the novel coronavirus after the contagious disease broke out in the country more than three week ago.

100,000 IRGC Forces Fighting Coronavirus in Iran: Spokesman

IRGC Spokesman General Ramezan Sharif has highlighted the major role the IRGC and Basij (mobilization) forces play in containing the coronavirus in Iran. explaining their latest efforts to provide health services for the patients with the infectious disease.

US Blocking Delivery of Medicine to Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed the US’ claim that pharmaceuticals are exempted from the anti-Iran sanctions, saying Washington has practically halted the delivery of medicine to Iran and obstructed the activities of a Swiss channel for medicine transfers.

Iran Says What IAEA Wants to Access “Not A Site”

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has downplayed recent concerns raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency over Iran’s refusal to permit its experts to access two nuclear “sites”, saying the IAEA has recklessly misused the phrase.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 11

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

Iran Testing Own Version of ‘Actemra’ to Treat COVID-19

Iran’s Health Ministry spokesman says the application of an indigenized version of Roche’s “Actemra” medicine has resulted in relative improvement of symptoms in some serious cases of coronavirus infections, but it is too soon to make any judgment.

How to Choose Right Essential Oil Aromatherapy Diffusers

Essential oils can be used to treat a myriad of medical conditions. From improving the effects of nausea, aiding digestion, to reducing anxiety – essential oils have so much to offer.

Coronavirus in Iran: 9,000 Infected, 354 Dead

Iran’s Health Ministry says the number of Coronavirus infections has increased to 9,000, out of whom 354 have died and 2,959 have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Gorgeous Blossoms Herald Arrival of Spring in Northern Iran

Beautiful blossoms sprout and bloom in Golestan province, northern Iran, during the last days of winter.

Retired Nurse Returns to Help Tackle Coronavirus Crisis in Iran

As Iran is severely hit by the outbreak of a novel coronavirus, many nurses and doctors have volunteered to work in the special centres for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Among them is a retired nurse who has returned to help tackle the nationwide crisis.

Carpet Cleaning ahead of Persian New Year

Photo by Mahshid Fallahi, Mizan News Agency

Creating Wealth through Investment in Real Estate

It is common knowledge that investing in property begets wealth. The richest people in the world have made their wealth by investing in real estate properties. But to create wealth by such investments requires an understanding of the driving forces that fuel real estate.

President Urges Iranians to Take Coronavirus Seriously

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged the entire nation to take the novel coronavirus seriously ahead of the Persian New Year holidays, vowing that the government is working hard to minimise the COVID-19’s tolls on the people’s lives.

Rouhani to Chair Iran’s Taskforce on Combatting Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has assumed the chairmanship of the national taskforce on combatting the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, replacing the Health Minister at the request of lawmakers.

Best Tips For Dealing With Customer Complaints On Your Resume Service

Whatever business you run, keeping your clients happy is a crucial component of your business survival and goes a long way to make it successful.

Doctors, Nurses Who Die in Fight against Coronavirus Are ‘Martyrs’: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has agreed to a proposal to consider as “martyrs” medical personnel who have lost their lives in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak in Iran, which has one of the highest numbers of infections outside China.

Iran Air Says Resuming Flights to Europe

Iran’s main airline Homa, known internationally as IranAir, will resume flights to Europe after a four-day hiatus that came because of unspecified restrictions by European authorities.

Iran Urges Saudis Not to Politicize Coronavirus Issue

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has provided an explanation for the country’s stamp-free visa policy, urging Saudi Arabia to avoid politicizing the coronavirus disease.