COVID-19 kills 445 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 113,380 with 445 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.

Tehran hosting FIVB U19 World Championship

Tehran, IRNA - FIVB Volleyball Boys' U19 World Championship kicked off in the Iranian capital on Tuesday with participation of 18 teams.

COVID-19 cancels 2021 Tour of Azerbaijan in Iran

Tabriz, IRNA - The head of the East Azarbaijan Province Cycling Board and the technical director of Tour of Azarbaijan (Iran) 2021 said that the oldest multiple stage road bicycle racing was canceled for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 kills 270 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 90,344 with 270 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry said on Friday.

2nd shipment of Japanese COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Iran

Tehran, IRNA - The second consignment of the Japanese COVID-19 vaccine named 'AstraZeneca' arrived in Iran on Friday morning.

Iran surpasses regional countries in economic growth

Tehran, IRNA - Figures and statistics released by the Central Bank of Iran show that despite the COVID19 pandemic impact on economies and the US sanctions against Iran, it has seen the highest economic growth among countries in the West Asia region.

Rouhani: Over 7 million doses of vaccines injected so far

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that over seven million doses of COVID19 vaccine have so far been injected in Iran with another two million doses planned to be injected soon.

COVID-19 kills 165 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,859 with 165 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

COVID-19 kills 136 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA –  The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 85,397 with 136 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

COVID-19 kills 137 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 84,264 with 137 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

UNODC World Drug Report 2021:

Pandemic effects ramp up drug risks, as youth underestimate cannabis dangers

Tehran, IRNA— Around 275 million people used drugs worldwide in the last year, while over 36 million people suffered from drug use disorders, according to the 2021 World Drug Report, released on Thursday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

COVID-19 kills 139 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, June 17, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 82,619 with 139 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

Call for 34th Int'l Film Fest for children, youth

Tehran, June 16, IRNA - 34th International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults to be held from October 8 to 13, 2021 with the participation of the Iran Cinema Organization, Farabi Cinematic Foundation, and Isfahan Municipality.

COVID-19 kills 128 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, June 5, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 80,941 with 128 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.

COVID-19 kills 161 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, June 2, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 80,488 with 161 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Iran donates 300 Oxygen Concentrators to India

New Dehli, May 29, IRNA - In a humanitarian gesture, Iran on Friday sent a batch of the medical equipment containing 300 oxygen concentrators to India.

COVID-19 death toll in Iran decrease to 187

Tehran, May 22, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 78,381 with 187 more Iranians who died from the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.

COVID-19 kills 310 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, May 18, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 77,532 with 310 more Iranians who died from the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

COVID-19 kills 303 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, May 16, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 76,936 with 303 more Iranians who died from the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Rouhani: Establishment of Anti-Corona disease headquarters 1st effective management move

Tehran, May 8, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said here on Saturday that the establishment of the Anti-Corona Disease Headquarters was the first effective management move in Iran against that pandemic.

COVID-19 kills 344 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, May 4, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 73,219 with 344 more Iranians who died from the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

COVID-19 kills 394 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, May 2, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran exceeded 72,484 with 394 more Iranians who dies from the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

COVID-19 claims 434 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official

Tehran, April 28, IRNA – Some 434 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 70,966, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Pakistan considering import of oxygen from Iran to overcome Corona crisis: Minister

Islamabad, April 27, IRNA -- Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting says the government is considering import of oxygen from the Islamic Republic of Iran if the country's coronavirus situation worsens, state media reported.

Over 213,000 passengers tested for COVID-19 at Iranian borders

Tehran, April 27, IRNA - – Some 213,250 passengers have undergone PCR tests for coronavirus at the country's official borders, Head of Iran's Red Crescent Society's Rescue and Relief Organization Mehdi Valipour said on Tuesday.

COVID-19 claims 380 lives in Iran over past 24 hours

Tehran, April 23, IRNA- Some 380 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 68,746, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.

President: Government aiming to carry national vaccination campaign

Tehran, April 20, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the Government is aiming to carry out national vaccination campaign.

COVID-19 claims 328 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: Official

Tehran, April 16, IRNA - Some 328 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 66,008, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari announced on Friday.

Corona vaccination to reach 1.3 million doses next week: Minister

Kermanshah, April 16, IRNA – Saeed Namaki, Iranian Health Minister, said on Friday that some 500,000 doses of corona vaccines have been administered in Iran and the number of vaccination will reach 1.3 million until the end of next week (next Thursday).

COVID-19 kills 155 more people in Iran

Tehran, April 9, IRNA - Some 155 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 64,039, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Friday.