Iran COVID-19 update: 1,869 new cases, 59 deaths
MNA – The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected 1,869 people and claimed 59 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours, a…
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Iran to reopen religious, cultural sites – president
Reuters – Iran on Saturday moved to open businesses, religious and cultural sites as it eases restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus…
Big powers backing Israel frustrated by a small virus: Zarif
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic proved the impotence of the world…
Iran records 2,311 new cases, 51 deaths on Friday
MNA – As of Friday, the total number of coronavirus cases in Iran has passed 131,600, of whom 7,300 have lost their…
Iran says 10,000 of its health workers infected with coronavirus
Reuters – Around 10,000 Iranian health workers have been infected with the new coronavirus, the semi-official ILNA news agency quoted the deputy…
US unlawful sanctions threaten global public health: envoy
MNA – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN office in Geneva said that the US unlawful sanctions threaten global public health. He…
Sanctions, coronavirus cannot stop Iran’s production: Rouhani
MNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the American virus and coronavirus can not stop Iran in the production field despite…
Iran hits out at US for threatening to permanently cut WHO funds amid coronavirus
Press TV – Iran has criticized US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to the World Health Organization (WHO) over COVID-19 handling amid the…
2,392 new coronavirus infections confirmed in Iran: spokseman
MNA – According to Iranian Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour, 2,392 new coronavirus cases and 66 deaths have been confirmed in Iran…
Iran appeals to people not to travel for Eid holiday to avoid COVID-19 spike
Reuters – Iran’s top health official appealed to Iranians to avoid travelling during the Eid al-Fitr religious holiday later this month to…
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to stay out of prison until Iran decides on fate
The Guardian | Patrick Wintour: British-Iranian told she can remain on release pending decision on granting clemency The British-Iranian dual national Nazanin…
Iran cancels anti-Israeli rallies over pandemic fears
Al-Monitor – A fresh spike in coronavirus transmissions has forced Iranian officials to cancel a state-organized annual march against Israel. After several…
Official: Some 64 more Iranians die from COVID19 over past 24 hours
IRNA – Head of Iranian Health Ministry’s Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that some 64 more Iranians died from…
President: Iran on verge of COVID-19 containment
Tasnim – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the tireless efforts of the medical workers after outbreak of the novel coronavirus, saying the…
Iranian minister orders reopening of outdoor recreational centers
Tasnim – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Ali-Asghar Mounesan ordered the reopening of open-air recreational centers, parks and mountaineering…
Russia, Iran step up telephone diplomacy amid pandemic, says envoy
TASS – The coronavirus spread has not brought about any noticeable changes in bilateral cooperation in the sphere of civil nuclear power…
Iran sees new surge in virus cases after reopening country
The New York Times | Farnaz Fassihi: Health experts say the government did not heed the warnings about easing restrictions too soon.…
Iraq reopens 2 border crossings to help boost battered Iranian economy
Al-Monitor | Adnan Abu Zeed: Two of five Iranian-Iraqi border crossings reopen for both goods and individuals, to the benefit of Iran’s…
Iran announces new phase in virus fight despite nearly 2,300 new cases
AFP – Iran on Monday said it was entering a new phase of trying to eliminate the novel coronavirus after bringing the…
Iran COVID-19 update: 2,111 new cases; 62 deaths
MNA – Some 2,111 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been diagnosed in Iran in the past 24…
Iran chief banker says forex prices will be restored to normal levels
Press TV – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati says he is sure foreign currency prices will return…
Eight states demand Iran’s coronavirus test kits
IRNA – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari stated on Tuesday that Iran has received orders from eight states demanding Iranian…
Iranian diplomat, Ansarullah spokesman hold phone talks
ISNA – An Iranian diplomat and the spokesperson for Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement have called for efforts to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian…
Iran calls for solidarity against pandemic, condemns US sanctions
Reuters – Iran called on Monday for global solidarity against the pandemic, but said that unilateral sanctions are “inhumane” and causing “unnecessary…
$75m deposited in unemployment insurance fund
Financial Tribune – A total of 12,860 billion rials ($75 million) have been deposited into the Social Security Organization’s Unemployment Insurance Fund,…
Iran to reopen holy shrines, sports arenas and universities after Ramadan
Press TV – Iran plans to reopen sports arenas, universities and mosques in areas which have been consistently free from coronavirus infections. …
Russia sends three batches of fabric for face masks to Iran in humanitarian aid
TASS – Russia has delivered to Iran three batches of fabric for manufacturing face masks, a press attache of the Russian diplomatic…
Photos: Leader meets with representatives of student organizations via videoconference
ISNA – Representatives of political, scientific, cultural and student groups from among the country’s university students with their presence at IRIB Faculty…
Iran says first steps taken to launch South Korean humanitarian trade mechanism
Radio Farda – Iran’s foreign ministry announced on Monday, May 18 that “preliminary steps and political consultations were undertaken” to launch a…
Official: Some 69 more Iranians die from coronavirus over the past 24 hours
IRNA – Head of Iranian Health Ministry’s Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that some 69 more Iranians died from…
Mushroom output dips due to Covid-19
Financial Tribune – Iran’s daily production of mushrooms stands at around 600 tons under normal circumstances, but due to the outbreak of…
Iran allocates $75 million to jobless benefits for coronavirus
Press TV – Iranian authorities say a new rescue scheme is available to the main pension fund in the country to pay…
Our Iranian Lockdown: filmmaker Q&A
The Guardian | Lindsay Poulton & Jess Gormley: Filmmakers Sara Khaki and Mohammad Reza Eyni talk about their intimate new documentary In…
Leader to deliver speech on Intl. Quds Day
MNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will deliver a speech on Friday, May 22, on the occasion…
US continues to ‘Steer Violence’ amid world’s fight against COVID-19: Iran
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman slammed the US for continuing to “cause division” and “steer violence” globally as the world struggles…
Official: COVID19 kills 51 more Iranians in past 24 hours
IRNA – Head of Iranian Health Ministry’s Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that some 51 more Iranians died because…
US and Iran need a coronavirus peace plan
Bloomberg | Dianne Feinstein: While Americans are rightly focused on handling the coronavirus at home, the government must also remain vigilant to…
Iran condemns US’ coronavirus blame game against China
MNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned American officials’ COVID-19 related blame game against China, noting that these…
Tehran City Council chairman writes letter to 25 counterparts to help lift “brutal sanctions”
IRNA – The Chairman of the Islamic City Council of Tehran in a message to his counterparts in 25 metropolis cities throughout…
Official: 35 more Iranians die from COVID-19 over past 24 hours
IRNA – The head of Iran’s Health Ministry’s Public Relations Office said on Saturday that some 35 more Iranians died from coronavirus…