Coronavirus

IRGC present to defend Iranian nation in all conditions: Commander

Mar 29, 2020 06:21

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said it is the IRGC’s duty to be at the forefront of defending the Iranian nation in all circumstances and against anything that seeks to harm the nations.
Iran pays another $32 mln to fund fight against coronavirus

Mar 29, 2020 06:12

The Iranian government has provided another $32 million in emergency funding to the health sector amid a nationwide effort to contain the new coronavirus.
Iranian scientists looking at stem cell technology to treat COVID-19: Report

Mar 29, 2020 06:04

An Iranian stem cell scientist has rejected reports that the drug to treat COVID-19 is produced in the country, clarifying his team of experts are working on experimental therapeutic stem cell methods to treat the patients.
‘US continues to block Iranian assets needed to buy medical equipment to fight COVID-19’

Mar 29, 2020 05:49

Iran rejects reports that the United States has agreed to grant sanctions waivers to certain countries in order to open up the way for the Islamic Republic to access frozen assets and buy medical supplies and equipment needed to fight the pandemic of the new coronavirus.
Rise is mental distress after coronavirus outbreak

Mar 28, 2020 19:30

Suicide hotlines across the United States have been reporting new increases in the number of suicide calls since the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country.
Coronavirus pandemic grounds 90 percent of Iranian flights at peak season

Mar 28, 2020 19:28

Iranian airlines have cancelled nearly 90 percent of their flights planned for a holiday season after the novel coronavirus pandemic caused many travelers to stay at home.
Russia slams latest US pressure on Venezuela amid epidemic as 'tool of genocide'

Mar 28, 2020 19:20

Russia has slammed the Trump administration's “narco-terrorism” allegations against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as “absurd,” further noting that persisting US sanctions against Venezuela could develop into “a tool of genocide” when coupled with the coronavirus epidemic.
Rouhani: Iran’s health infrastructure ready for possible COVID-19 spike

Mar 28, 2020 12:50

President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran's health infrastructure is strong enough and prepared to counter a possible rise in COVID-19 cases.
Pentagon says it is alarmed by coronavirus trend in several US states

Mar 28, 2020 12:29

Top American military generals say the US Defense Department is monitoring coronavirus infection trends in several cities and states with concern and considering where to deploy troops, as the sum of known US infections climbed well past 100,000, with more than 1,600 dead.
Confusion over Iran waiver as Russia blames US for virus flare-up

Mar 28, 2020 12:13

Russia has called for urgent removal of US sanctions against Iran, arguing that the bans have led to the flare-up of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.