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Iranian Envoy reiterates Tehran's determination to develop ties with Brasilia

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iran's newly-appointed Ambassador in Brazil Hassan Gharibi on Saturday submitted a copy of his credentials to the Brazilian Deputy Foreign Minister Otávio Brandelli where he voiced Tehran's firm determination to expand ties with Brasilia.

FM Zarif: US taking several Iranian scientists hostage

Tehran, March 27, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message on his Twitter account accused the United States of taking several Iranian scientists hostage at the time of COVID-19 's disease and refusing to grant them medical leave even during the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran's deterrence power strengthens attack on Ain al-Asad base, defense minister says

Tehran, March 27, IRNA – Iran's Defense Minister said on Friday that the decision to launch a missile attack on Ain al-Asad base with two characteristics and a strategic decision to strike the US base on Iraqi soil for the first time and to restore Iran's deterrent power was a very important and tactical aspect.

Iranian embassy calls on Tokyo to ignore US sanctions on Iran

Beijing, March 27, IRNA – Iran's in Japan wrote on Friday in a Twitter message that the Islamic Republic expects to ignore cruel sanctions imposed by the US on the country and the opening of normal economic exchanges between the two countries in the face of the Iranian people's long struggle with coronavirus, a sign of longstanding friendship between Tehran and Tokyo.

Only US politicians see coronavirus as opportunity for continuing enmity: Shamkhani

Tehran, March 24, IRNA – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani in a Twitter message emphasized that only the US politicians saw coronavirus as an opportunity to continue their hostilities, such as joy shown by the US Secretary of Commerce over the coronavirus outbreak in China and its positive economic effects for the United States or military attack on Iran proposed by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Iran's Parviz Khan Border Crossing, open for trade activities

Tehran, March 23, IRNA - The general manager of Parviz Khan Customs Office announced the opening of the international Parviz Khan Border Crossing and its commercial activities.

UN Secretary-General warns of grave water Crisis, stressing ‘Every Drop Counts’

Tehran, March 23, IRNA - Climate and water are inextricably linked. Water evaporates from the planet’s surface to the atmosphere, where it condenses into clouds that are transported around the globe, this is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Meteorological Day, on March 23.

Iran offers sympathy to victims of Croatia earthquake

Tehran, March 22, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Sunday, condoled with the earthquake victims which hit Croatia on Sunday.

UNESCO concerned about sanctions on Iran during Corona outbreak

Shiraz, March 22, IRNA –The Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, in a message to the mayor of Shiraz, said on Sunday that he is fully supportive of Iran's fight against the coronavirus and expressed concern about the restrictions the country might face as a result of sanctions.

N. Korea's FM congratulates Iranian counterpart on 'New Year'

Beijing, March 22, IRNA –North Korean Foreign Minister " Ri Son Gwon" on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif to congratulate him and the Iranian nation on the country's 'New Year'.

Envoy: Iran is to broaden economic ties with Iraq

Tehran, March 22, IRNA – - Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi said on Sunday that the main mission of the Iranian Embassy in Iraq is to develop economic ties between the two countries.

Iranian diplomat: China's aid; sign of solidarity

Beijing, March 21, IRNA - Iranian diplomat in Shanghai, China, said that the Chinese aid packages of emergency supplies indicate solidarity of the Chinese people with Iranians.

Russia critical of US sanctions hampering Iran's campaign against corona pandemic

Moscow, March 21, IRNA – Russia's presidential aide emphasized Russia's serious opposition to US sanctions on Iran at a time when Iran needs to fight spread of the contagious diseases taking tolls on humanity worldwide.

Coronavirus death toll hits 1,433 in Iran

Tehran, March 20, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Health Minister Ali-Reza Raeesi said on Friday that the cases of COVID-19 infection reached 19,644 with death toll having mounted to 1,433 in the country.

U.S. sanctions making difficult for Iran to use its financial resources abroad: Iran's Envoy

Tehran, March 20, IRNA –" Under the current situation and given the nature of this pandemic disease, the international community must call on the United States to immediately lift all the sanctions it has illegally imposed on Iran so as to enable Iran to better contain the virus. The time to do that is now", said Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations on Friday.

َAmbassador: Iran, sole country unable to buy medicine due to US bans

Madrid, March 19, IRNA – Iran is the only world country which is unable to buy medicine from other countries because of the US economic sanctions, a senior Iranian diplomat says.

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Iran Wushu athlete: We will defeat corona epidemic with perseverance

Tehran, March 18, IRNA – Iranian Wushu athlete said on Wednesday that Iranians will defeat corona epidemic with perseverance, leaving behind these difficult days.

Azad Uni. sings MOU with Iran-China Center for Advanced Technology

Tehran, March 17, IRNA – Head of Research and Laboratory of Azad University Babak Negahdari said on Tuesday that the university has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran-China Advanced Technology Center to broaden cooperation on scientific fields.

Kuwait sends aid to Iran to fight coronavirus

Tehran, March 17, IRNA – Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah announced that $10 million in humanitarian aid to Iran to contract coronavirus.

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Coronavirus screening underway at terminals

Tehran, March 17, IRNA – Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday that public screening to detect those contracted corona are underway at airports, railways, terminals and the city entrance and exits.

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Iranian actress advises people to stay at home to contain coronavirus outbreak

Tehran, March 17, IRNA – Marzieh Boroomand Iranian actress, puppeteer, screenwriter and director of TV series and films said that some of Iranian artists, set up "Iranian Therapeutic Assistance Foundation" to help contain coronavirus outbreak, advising the people to stay at home and not to travel.

Iran; Manufacturer of diabetes medicine

Tehran, March 15, IRNA – An active knowledge-based company in the field of medicine based at Pardis Technology Park succeeded in producing an exclusive "Exenatide" for the treatment of diabetic patients.

Export of non-oil goods from Bushehr Customs hits 22 MT

Bushehr , March 15, IRNA – The provincial customs supervisor and the director general of Bushehr Customs said on Sunday that over 22 million tons of non-oil goods were exported from the province's customs office during the 11 months of the current Iranian year, starting on March 21st.

Minister of Roads reports to president on phone about intl' flights

Tehran, March 15, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development said in a report to president on phone on Sunday that International flights are underway by domestic and foreign planes based on agreements currently in place with several countries, including several European countries, in accordance with commercial protocols.

WHO commends Iran's priorities to contain coronavirus

Tehran, March 14, IRNA – The World Health Organization's Emergency Director for the Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Richard Brennan, said on Saturday that Iran's strategies and priorities to contain coronavirus epidemic are evolving as they pursue the right path.

China president condoles with Rouhani on deaths by corona

Tehran, March 14, IRNA – Chinese President Xi Jinping extended condolences to President Hassan Rouhani on deaths caused by coronavirus pneumonia outbreak on behalf of the Chinese government and people.

Iranian boxer qualifies for Olympics

Tehran, March 11, IRNA – The Iranian boxer Danial Shahbakhsh has been granted permission to attend the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

About 2,000 Afghan convicts ready to move to their country

Tehran, March 11, IRNA – The deputy minister of human rights and international affairs, Justice Minister and head of the Justice Ministry's Convicts Transfer Committee, said more than 2,000 Afghan convicts are ready to move to their country.