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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Russian official urges all to stand by Iran in difficult days

Moscow, March 27, IRNA - Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky referred to the outbreak of coronavirus in the world, saying Russia has sent donations to Iran and believes that all countries should stand by Iran.

50 million Iranians screened for coronavirus: Official

Tehran, March 26, IRNA – Deputy minister of health, treatment and medical educations announced late on Thursday that over 50 million Iranians have so far been screened for coronavirus.

Slovenia sympathizes with Iranians over COVID19 toll

Belgrade, March 26, IRNA – Slovenian President Borut Pahor in a message sympathized with Iranian nation over the consequences of coronavirus outbreak in Iran.

Iran to tighten social distancing rules to combat COVID-19

Tehran, March 26, IRNA – Thanks to the serious outbreak of coronavirus in Iran and in line with reducing contacts and implementing social distancing plan, Iranian government has decided to tighten regulations for people's presence outdoors.

Pakistan concerned over Iran problems due to sanctions

Islamabad, March 26, IRNA -- Pakistan has expressed serious concerns on the problems being faced by Islamic Republic of Iran in its fight against Coronavirus due to economic sanctions.

Social distancing plan to be implemented in Iran

Tehran, March 26, IRNA – The social department of the COVID19 management national committee in a statement announced on Thursday that the social distancing plan will be implemented until the end of Nowruz holiday in Iran (April 3) aiming to stop the chain of infection.

IRGC cmdr: US aid claim, just a deception

Tehran, March 26, IRNA - Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) described Thursday the US officials' aid claim as nothing but lie and fraud.

Minister: Let’s not miss chance to talk with world's conscious

Tehran, March 26, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in a message referred to the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran amid the US sanctions which have inspired diplomats to demand reduction of limitations, urging Iranian elite not to to miss the chance to talk with world's awake consciences.

Official: 10,457 Iranians survive COVID19 in Iran

Tehran, March 26, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Thursday that 10,457 people out of a total of 29,406 infected by the coronavirus have survived it while 2,234 have unfortunately succumbed to the deadly virus.

Iran's President announces new plans to fight coronavirus

Tehran, March 26, IRNA - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday announced news measures by the government to fight the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran and hoped they would cut the coronavirus transmission chain within two weeks.

Speaker: Iran doing better than most countries in anti-coronavirus battle

Tehran, March 26, IRNA - Iran's Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani on Thursday appreciated the measures taken by the Health Ministry and Armed Forces in fighting the coronavirus outbreak and said Iran has done better than many other world countries in this regard.