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US Academics and NGO leaders: End Iran Sanctions

New York, March 29, IRNA - A diverse group of US academics, researchers and NGO leaders have signed an open letter addressed to the leaders of the P4+1 countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, and Russia) and the US lawmakers, calling on them to lift sanctions on Iran impeding Iranian campaign against coronavirus.

Iran announces COVID-19 relief package

Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Iran has introduced a 21.3-billion euro relief package to help the vulnerable families and the private sector suffering from coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), according to Government spokesman Ali Rabiei.

Milad Tower to go green to appreciate medical staff

Tehran, March 28, IRNA - Iran’s Milad Tower will go green to appreciate the efforts made by Iranian medical society and nurses.

Iran's ‘Neighbors First’ policy shines during last year in ties with Pakistan

Islamabad, March 28, IRNA -- The past Iranian year 1398 which ended on March 19 saw major developments as far as Iran-Pakistan ties are concerned as both countries deepen their cooperation in political, security, economic and cultural fields during the period.

Mayor: Nanjing willing to share experiences with Shiraz in fighting COVID-19

Shiraz, March 28, IRNA – Mayor of Nanjing Han Liming in a message to her counterpart in the Iranian city of Shiraz Heidar Eskandarpour expressed a tendency for sharing experiences with Shiraz in fighting COVID-19.

Official hails Iran’s standardized medical facilities

Tehran, March 28, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said except for the ICU bed and some equipment, including ventilators, Iran does not need any foreign aid as standardized medical facilities are available for people.  

Iran says will continue social distancing rules until April 8

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iran will continue the social distancing rules to combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) until April 8, Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Saturday.

IRGC Comdr: Basij produces 3 million masks daily

Tehran, March 28, IRNA - Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said Basij approximately produces three million face-masks every day.

Veep: US blocks shipment of pharmaceutical drug, basic items to Iran

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said on Saturday that US tells lies that their sanctions do not include pharmaceutical drug and basic items, adding that Americans impede transfer of money, drug and basic products by imposing oil, banking, insurance and transportation sanctions.  

Official: 11,679 Iranians survived coronavirus

Tehran, March 28, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Saturday that 11,679 people out of a total of 35,408 infected by the coronavirus have survived the virus.

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Musicians make artworks to invigorate Iranians in combating disease

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – A number of celebrated musicians in Iran have created songs to invigorate Iranians who are in battle against the deadly virus.

Iran exports $410m non-oil goods through Astara customs

Astara, March 28, IRNA – Managing Director of Astara Customs said on Saturday that 774,000 tons non-oil products worth $410m were exported during the last Iranian calendar year (finished on March 20).

Iran, Russia send joint letter to UN chief to push lift of unilateral sanctions

Moscow, March 28, IRNA – A group of countries including Iran, Russia, Venezuela, China, North Korea, Cuba, Nicaragua and Syria, sent a joint letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urging him to push for waiving the US unilateral sanctions on certain countries, according to a statement issued by Russian Foreign Ministry.  

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.

Iranian artists launch campaign to promote people's mental health at home   

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – A group of Iranian artists in cinema, theater, music and visual arts in a statement on Saturday voiced their readiness to produce works in cyber space to help promote mental health of people who stay at home.

Rouhani outlines plan to contain possible coronavirus rise

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday said that the medics and health infrastructure are well-prepared to contain possible coronavirus spike.

Envoy: Imposers of sanctions are accountable for innocent people’s death

Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to France Bahram Qasemi in a message on Saturday said that those who call for boosting sanctions and maximum pressure in the crisis-stricken world should be responsible for death of thousands of innocent people.  

Chinese journalist urges US to stop anti-Iran sanctions

Beijing, March 28, IRNA - Columnist and Editor at ‘South China Morning Post’ Alex Lo in an article urgently called for putting an end to US’ sanctions against Iran mainly when the world is engaged with dangerous coronavirus pandemic.

Russia believes coronavirus outbreak in Iran intensified by US sanctions

Moscow, March 28, IRNA - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that her country believes that the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran which have killed over 2,000 Iranians has roots in the US unilateral sanctions.

Iranian envoy hopes UN Sec-Gen's efforts for lifting sanctions pay off

New York, March 28, IRNA – Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi on Saturday expressed hope that efforts of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for removal of US sanctions would be effective to save lives in Iran fighting coronavirus.

US should assist Iran, not add pressure while it's vulnerable: Former ambassador

Tehran, March 27, IRNA – US former ambassador to Iraq (2009-2010) Christopher Hill on Friday called on Washington to help Iran amid coronavirus outbreak and reduce pressures amid coronavirus outbreak.

Bosnia-Herzegovina Islamic Society expresses solidarity with Iranian nation in fighting COVID-19

Belgrade, March 27, IRNA – Head of Bosnia-Herzegovina Islamic Society Husein Kavazovic in a message to Iran's Ambassador in Sarajevo Mahmoud Heydari on Friday expressed solidarity with the Iranian nation in battling coronavirus.

Iran blasts US over stirring up hatred

Beijing, March 27, IRNA – Iranian Diplomatic mission in China in a message seriously criticized US for inciting hatred and for its stigmatization against Tehran with regard to spreading virus to other countries.

Belgrade illuminated in color of Iranian flag

Belgrade, March 27, IRNA – Symbols of capital city of Serbia Belgrade including House of Representatives, big bridges and buildings across the city were illuminated in the three colors of the Iranian flag to express solidarity with country's people in the fight against coronavirus.

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.