April 2020 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 63 more in Iran: Official IRNA 01 May 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Friday that 76,318 people out of a total of 95,646 infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) have recovered whereas 6,091 have lost their lives.
WHO to provide access to medical services for Iran IRNA 01 May 2020 -- Representative of the World Health Organization in Iran Christopher Hamelman stated that WHO will do its best to provide access to medical services for all people in the world, including the Iranian people who are challenging with sanctions and problems in supplying pharmaceutical items.
In One City In Iran 400 Retirees Have Died Of Coronavirus Radio Farda 01 May 2020 -- The Secretary of Retirees Association in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province in northern Iran, has said 400 retirees have died of COVID-19 in the city since February 19.
Warning Of A Second Pandemic Wave, Minister Says Iran Needs A CDC Radio Farda 01 May 2020 -- While admitting that the official death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran has exceeded 6,000, the Islamic Republic Minister of Health warned of a heavy second wave of the disease next autumn and winter.
No Indication Sanctions Will Be Lifted By Trump Administration, Says Dubowitz Radio Farda 30 Apr 2020 -- In an open letter to Donald Trump on Wednesday, 51 former U.S. officials and Iran experts called on the President of the United States to increase pressure on Iran.
Briefing With Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook On Depriving Iran of the Weapons of War US Dept. of State 30 Apr 2020
Pres. Rouhani vows to ease restrictions in cities recovered from COVID-19 IRNA 30 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the government will soon ease restrictions on cities which are in white health conditions after recovering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Official: 71 more Iranians die from COVID-19 IRNA 30 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Thursday that 75,103 people out of a total of 94,640 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered while 6,028 have unfortunately succumbed to death including 71 Iranians died over the past 24 hours.
Iran's Government To Keep Religious Sites Closed In Blow To Hard-Line Clerics RFE/RL 30 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry has announced that religious shrines will remain closed in what appears to be a blow to influential hard-line clerics who are pushing for the sites to reopen amid efforts to contain one of the Middle East's worst coronavirus outbreaks.
Iran to name 'white' coronavirus-free counties soon: President Rouhani Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will soon name those counties, which have been identified as "white zones" with regard to the new coronavirus outbreak, in the near future and will also announce regulations governing expected loosening of anti-virus restrictions.
U.S., Israel Hail German Move Banning Iran-Backed Hizballah RFE/RL 30 Apr 2020 -- Germany has banned Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hizballah's activities on its soil and designated it a terrorist organization, a move welcomed by Tehran's rivals the United States and Israel.
Germany Bans Hezbollah Activities on Its Soil Sputnik 30 Apr 2020 -- In December 2019, German lawmakers approved a non-binding initiative calling on the government to ban from Germany the political and militant group Hezbollah, which forms part of the Lebanese government.
'Iran will target US bases with missiles if it faces security threat: Senior official Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- A senior Iranian official has warned that the country will launch missile strikes on American bases in the region if its national security is endangered, downplaying a recent US threat of naval action as "mere propaganda."
Iran to be self-sufficient in repairing Bushehr nuclear power plant in 2 yrs: AEOI spox IRNA 30 Apr 2020 -- Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Thursday that Iran will be needless of Russian experts in undertaking repair works on Bushehr nuclear power plant within the upcoming two years.
Batch of nuclear fuel delivered to Bushehr power plant IRNA 30 Apr 2020 -- Consignment of nuclear fuel has been delivered to Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, southern Iran, in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation of Russia.
US attempts to present itself as part of Iran nuclear deal have 'no future': Russian envoy Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has lambasted the US for trying to present Washington as still a participant to Iran's nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying such attempts have "no future."
E3 agrees with Iran: US is out of JCPOA, cannot push for arms embargo renewal: Reports Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- Reports say the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the E3, appear to be in agreement with Iran's argument that the US is no longer a party to the accord and thus not entitled to push for the extension of a UN arms embargo on Tehran.
Exclusive: US No Longer Party To Iran Nuclear Agreement, EU Foreign Policy Chief Says Radio Farda 30 Apr 2020 -- In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL on Thursday, the EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said the United States can no longer be considered as a participating member of the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran.
Pompeo Says US Rights Under UNSCR 2231 Separate From Iran Nuclear Agreement Radio Farda 30 Apr 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday said the rights of the United States under the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 are separate from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Development work begins at Iranian gas field abandoned over sanctions Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- Iran has officially embarked on building out a major offshore gas field south of the country where foreign companies abandoned development work because of the American sanctions on the country.
Iran: US 'religious freedom' report flawed, founded on misinformation Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns as fundamentally flawed an annual report by a US panel that has blacklisted Iran as, what it calls, a "religious freedom" offender alongside countries like India, where scores of Muslims have been massacred by Hindu radicals so far.
Iran has key role in keeping security of Persian Gulf: Leader Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution says Iran has a key role in keeping the security of the Persian Gulf, and the presence of extra-regional forces threatens any initiative that could benefit the people of the region.
Government In Iran Touting A Rising Stock Market While Investors Risk Everything Radio Farda 30 Apr 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has described "the astounding rise" of the general share index at the Tehran Stock Market as a sign of the strength of Iran's political system.
Iran's Regime Tries To Silence People, Says Hook After Tehran Announces Arrests Radio Farda 30 Apr 2020 -- The Spokesman of Iran's Armed Forces on Tuesday said Iran's Police and the Revolutionary Guard's militia arm (Basij) have arrested 3,600 individuals for "spreading rumors about coronavirus".
Official: 80 more Iranians die from COVID-19 IRNA 29 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that 73,791 people out of a total of 93,657 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered while 5,957 have unfortunately succumbed to death including 80 deaths occurred over the past 24 hours.
Iran Law Enforcement Arrested 3,600 For 'Coronavirus Rumors' Radio Farda 29 Apr 2020 -- The Spokesman of Iran's Armed Forces on Tuesday said Iran's Law Enforcement Forces (Police) and the Revolutionary Guard's militia arm (Basij) have arrested 3,600 individuals for "spreading rumors about coronavirus".
High Death Toll In Tehran Casts Doubt On Iran's Official Coronavirus Numbers Radio Farda 29 Apr 2020 -- A member of Tehran's City Council has revealed that during the first two months of the coronavirus outbreak the overall death toll in Iran's capital increased by 3,700, compared with the same period last year.
Mousavi: Iran supports Yemeni solidarity, territorial integrity IRNA 29 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said unity among Yemeni groups and holding comprehensive political talks among different groups is the only way to establish stability in Yemen, adding that Iran supports united Yemen and preserving its territorial integrity.
Iran backs united Yemen, its territorial integrity as UAE-aligned separatists declare self-rule Press TV 29 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi says Tehran backs a united Yemen, warning against insurgency attempts there, after separatist groups allied with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) declared self-rule in the south of the war-torn country.
Pakistan sets aside $18.6 million to fence border with Iran IRNA 29 Apr 2020 -- Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved 3 billion rupees ($18.6 million) as additional fund for the fencing of border with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
US tells UN to renew Iran arms embargo in breach of nuclear deal Press TV 29 Apr 2020 -- The United States claims that it will not allow Iran to purchase conventional arms after UN sanctions expire in October, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says.
Any measure to extend Iran's arms embargo in breach of Resolution 2231: UN envoy Press TV 29 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has called US efforts to extend Iran's arms embargo in contravention of Security Council Resolution 2231, which has endorsed the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, saying the claim that the United States is still a party to the agreement allowing it to invoke a sanctions snapback under certain pretexts is nothing but "an unprecedented joke."
U.S. Seeks To Extend Iran Arms Embargo, Setting Stage For Clash Over Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 29 Apr 2020 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States will not allow Iran to buy or sell conventional arms after a UN embargo expires in October, in a move that could prompt Tehran to pull out the 2015 nuclear deal and a major nonproliferation treaty.
US to Ensure Iran Cannot Buy Conventional Weapons When Embargo Expires in October, Pompeo Says Sputnik 29 Apr 2020 -- The United States will "make sure" that Iran will be unable to purchase conventional weapons when an international arms embargo imposed on the country expires in October, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a press briefing on Wednesday.
'Any US infringement of Iran territorial waters will draw tough response' Press TV 29 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Armed Forces has warned that the United States is sure to be dealt with a more severe blow than before if it takes the slightest action against the Islamic Republic's interests, including its territorial waters.
Rouhani to US: This waterway is called Persian Gulf, not 'New York' Gulf Press TV 29 Apr 2020 -- In light of Washington's incessant acts of military adventurism in the Persian Gulf region, President Hassan Rouhani has once again reminded the United States to whom the waterway truly belongs.
Leader approves vesting of Justice Shares owned by 49mn Iranians Press TV 29 Apr 2020 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has endorsed a government request to vest restricted stocks of dozens of government-run companies that are owned by tens of millions of Iranians.
Iran Offers Shares of Loss-Making Banks At Stock Market To Raise Money Radio Farda 29 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian government is planning to offer its shares in three major Iranian banks and two insurance companies for sale at the Tehran Stock Market.
Khamenei Orders Iran's Guards To Make Persian Gulf Islands Habitable Radio Farda 29 Apr 2020 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has tasked the IRGC with making Persian Gulf islands "habitable", IRGC Naval Force Commander Alireza Tangsiri has said in an interview with the Iranian state-run radio on Wednesday April 29.
Official: Coronavirus kills 71 more in Iran IRNA 28 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Tuesday that 72,439 people out of a total of 92,584 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered while 5,877 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Iran to export coronavirus serology-based diagnostic kits ISNA 28 Apr 2020 -- Iran's vice president for science and technology, Sorena Sattari announced the export of domestically produced coronavirus serology-based diagnostic kits for the first time.
US rants on IRGC satellite launch irrelevant: Veteran Iranian MP Press TV 28 Apr 2020 -- A senior Iranian lawmaker has dismissed allegations by Washington that Tehran's recent satellite launch was in breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, saying it was in fact the United States that violated the UN document by abandoning a 2015 multinational nuclear deal.
Iran Military Threatens US With 'Decisive' Response In Persian Gulf Radio Farda 28 Apr 2020 -- Any "illegal and provocative move" will be met with the crushing response of the Iranian forces, General Headquarters of the Islamic Republic Armed Forces has warned U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf.
Tehran Warns 'Harassment or Provocation' to be Dealt with Firmly Amid Flare-Up of Tensions with US Sputnik 28 Apr 2020 -- Ongoing tensions between the US and Iran spiked again recently as President Trump announced he had instructed the US Navy to "shoot down and destroy" Iranian vessels that "harass American warships", after complaints emerged that some Iranian vessels had sailed dangerously close to US warships in the Persian Gulf.
Iran's Zarif, Russia's Lavrov dismiss as 'impractical' Pompeo's anti-Iran UN bid Press TV 28 Apr 2020 -- The top Iranian and Russian diplomats have dismissed a plot by their US counterpart to press for the extension of a UN arms embargo against the Islamic Republic by resorting to a process outlined in a 2015 nuclear agreement that Washington has already abandoned.
US to face tough battle in pushing plan to extend UN Iran arms embargo: Diplomats Press TV 28 Apr 2020 -- Diplomatic sources at the United Nations say Washington has a tough challenge ahead at the Security Council (UNSC) if it pushes for an extension of the world body's arms embargo against Iran through recourse to a process set out in a multilateral nuclear deal that the US controversially abandoned in 2018.
Zarif, Lavrov dismiss US new plan for JCPOA as impractical, delusional IRNA 28 Apr 2020 -- Foreign Ministers of Iran and Russia on Tuesday rejected a new US plan about a 2015 Iran nuclear deal – known as JCPOA.
Zarif, Lavrov reject US new plan for JCPOA as impracticable ISNA 28 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation on Tuesday, rejecting US delusional plan for Iran nuclear deal as impracticable.
Leader approves vesting of Justice Shares owned by 49mn Iranians Press TV 28 Apr 2020 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has endorsed a government request to vest restricted stocks of dozens of government-run companies that are owned by tens of millions of Iranians.
Iran's Conservatives To Fight Over Post Of Parliament Speaker Radio Farda 28 Apr 2020 -- Several conservative contestants for the post of the Speaker of Iran's Parliament (Majles) are trying to prevent Tehran's former Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from winning the position, says reformist newspaper Ebtekar in Tehran.
Iran Shipping Large Quantity Of Crude Oil To Syria Radio Farda 28 Apr 2020 -- Tanker tracking sources say Iran's oil exports to Syria have increased substantially in recent weeks and currently several cargoes have reached the Baniyas port in Syria.
Official: COVID19 death toll hits 5,806 in Iran IRNA 27 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Monday that 90,472 people have been infected with COVID-19 virus, from whom 70,933 have recovered and been discharged from medical centers while 5,806 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Iran issues first permit for exporting COVID-19 test kits: Official Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- Iran's vice president for science and technology says the country has issued its first permit for the export of serologic test kits used to diagnose patients affected with the new coronavirus disease.
Iran's daily new coronavirus cases fall below 1,000 for first time: Health Ministry Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry says the country has recorded a two-digit rise in the number of new coronavirus cases for the first time in more than a month, which indicates the declining curve of the COVID-19 disease in the country.
As Businesses Reopen In Iran 60 Cities Are Tagged Epidemic Red Zones Radio Farda 27 Apr 2020 -- An Iranian Health Ministry deputy on Monday said lifting coronavirus restrictions on businesses does not mean "going back to normal" and can be reversed if the number of infections and deaths go up.
Iran Receives Fourth Medical Supplies Cargo From Germany Radio Farda 27 Apr 2020 -- An official of the Iranian Customs on Sunday confirmed that a fourth consignment of pharmaceutical ingredients purchased from Germany worth around 259,000 euros (about $280,000) has been delivered to Iran.
OPCW report on Syria chemical attacks one-sided, biased: Iran Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced as "one-sided" a recent report by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) about a series of suspected gas attacks in Syria's western region of Hama in 2017.
Russia slams US 'hypocrisy' for condemning IRGC satellite with 2231 UNSC resolution Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations has slammed Washington's "hypocrisy" for condemning Iran's recent launch of an Islamic Revolution Guards Corps satellite citing UN Security Council resolution 2231.
US interventions undermine regional peace, stability: President Rouhani Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says US' interventionist moves undermine security and stability in the West Asia region, especially in the Persian Gulf.
Any US provocation, illegal move against Iran will be dealt with firmly: Armed Forces Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says the presence of the United States and its allies in the West Asia region has been the source of insecurity for regional countries, warning that any provocative move by US forces will be met with Iranian Armed Forces' categorical response.
Zarif to Pompeo: Iranians decide their destiny, US 'max pressure' policy failed Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif has reacted to recent reports that his American counterpart is preparing a legal argument that the US is still a participant to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, warning the American side that the Iranian nation is the sole party that can decide the country's fate.
US sanctions jar with fundamental human rights: Rouhani Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the United States' illegal sanctions against Iran are at odds with the fundamental principles of human rights.
US May Be Prepared To Rethink Stance On Sanctions, Nuclear Accord with Tehran Radio Farda 27 Apr 2020 -- Reports in international media on Sunday indicated that the United States is likely to re-think the sanctions on Iran as well as its stance on the nuclear deal with Tehran, which it abandoned in May 2018.
Zarif Tells Pompeo to Stop Dreaming About Return to JCPOA After Failing to Bring Iran to Its Knees Sputnik 27 Apr 2020 -- The Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran nuclear deal in 2018, forcing the deal's remaining signatories to scramble to try to save it. On Sunday, US media reported that Secretary of State Pompeo was preparing to argue that Washington was actually still a party to the agreement.
U.S. Extends Waiver For Iranian Energy To Baghdad, But Pressure Mounts RFE/RL 27 Apr 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has reportedly granted a fresh extension on a waiver to let Iraq import electricity from neighboring Iran as efforts continue to form a lasting government in Baghdad, but possibly for a shorter period to press the Iraqi administration into greater action.
Iran to reopen religious sites in 'white' risk zones: President Rouhani Press TV 26 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will be divided into three risk zones based on the number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities, adding that religious sites could reopen in areas designated as white.
Coronavirus kills 60 more in Iran IRNA 26 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Sunday that coronavirus killed 60 more people in the past 24 hours reaching the number of the death toll to 5,710 people.
Iran takes delivery of 4th medical shipment bought from Germany IRNA 26 Apr 2020 -- Iran received 4th consignment of its medical purchases from Germany, Managing Director of Bazargan Customs Office in the northwest of the country said.
COVID-19: Iran's Rohani Says New Tracking System Could Lead To Mosque Reopenings; Pakistan Extends Suspension Of International Flights RFE/RL 26 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 205,000 with nearly 3 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
US renews Iraq waiver to import electricity from Iran Press TV 26 Apr 2020 -- The United States has renewed a waiver for Iraq to continue importing electricity from neighboring Iran.
Pompeo Renews US Waiver for Iraq to Import Electricity From Iran for 30 Days – Report Sputnik 26 Apr 2020 -- Following the 2018 unilateral withdrawal of the US from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the reimposition of sanctions against Iran, Washington has been issuing special waivers that permit some countries and companies to conduct business with Tehran.
US Calls On Europe, Others To Take Action Against Iran After Satellite Launch Radio Farda 26 Apr 2020 -- In its latest move to garner diplomatic support against Iran for having launched a military satellite, the U.S. State Department issued a statement on April 25 calling on other countries to "reject" Iran's move.
IRGC to receive new 'Fotros' drones with 2,000 km range Press TV 26 Apr 2020 -- Commander of the IRGC Ground Force's Drone Division has said that the force will receive new Fotros drones enjoying an operational range of 2,000 kilometres in the near future.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards to Take Delivery of New Stealthy Drone With 2,000 km Range - Report Sputnik 26 Apr 2020 -- First unveiled in late 2013, the prospective 'Fotros' drone, built by the Iran Aviation Industries Organization, was once thought to have been an abandoned prototype.
Comdr upbeat with capable defense industry, strong Navy IRNA 26 Apr 2020 -- Deputy Chief of Staff of Armed Forces for Coordination Rear-Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Sunday that the capable defense industry has made the defense power self-sufficient and the armed forces are well-prepared to defend national interests in open Seas.
US tells UN to renew Iran arms embargo in breach of nuclear deal Press TV 26 Apr 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on the United Nations Security Council to extend its conventional arms embargo on Iran, set to expire in October, citing Tehran's recent satellite launch.
As Epidemic Rages On In Iran, Lack Of Revenues Pressures Rouhani Radio Farda 26 Apr 2020 -- A senior Iranian Health Ministry official says the coronavirus epidemic in Iran has still not reached its peak, meaning the number of infections and deaths are still on the rise.
Iran Health Officials Concerned About Rebound Effect Of Relaxing Lockdown Radio Farda 25 Apr 2020 -- Iran's official COVID-19 cases and deaths have been going down since early April but Iran's health officials are concerned that relaxation of lockdown may reverse the situation.
Iran witnessing 'declining trend' in coronavirus deaths, infections Press TV 25 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Health Ministry says the country is witnessing a "declining trend" in the number of fatalities and cases of new coronavirus infections as a result of bilateral cooperation between the people and the government.
Official: COVID19 death toll hits 5,650 in Iran IRNA 25 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Saturday that 68,193 people out of a total of 89,328 infected with the coronavirus have survived while 5,650 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Rouhani hails launch of satellite 'Noor' as valuable, national success IRNA 25 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the national and valuable success of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) young experts in launching satellite 'Noor' into orbit, saying that the achievement boasts of double value amid coronavirus spread and public concern.
Iran Lying About Peacefulness Of Space Program, Pompeo Says Radio Farda 25 Apr 2020 -- In a tweet on April 25, the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran continues to lie that the Revolutionary Guard's space program is peaceful when in reality it is part of the country's nuclear weapons program.
Iran's Space Program is Dangerous, Not Peaceful US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2020 -- For years, Iran has claimed its space program is purely peaceful and civilian. The Trump Administration has never believed this fiction. This week's launch of a military satellite by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, makes clear what we have said all along: Iran's space program is neither peaceful nor entirely civilian.
Iraq Has To Import Gas And Electricity From Iran For Years, Says Minister Radio Farda 25 Apr 2020 -- With just two days remaining to the expiration of a thirty-day U.S. waiver to import Iranian gas and electricity, the Iraqi Minister of Electricity says it will take three to four years for the country to stop importing energy from Iran.
U.S. Calls On EU To Put Sanctions On Iranians Developing Missile Program RFE/RL 25 Apr 2020 -- The United States has called on the European Union to place sanctions on individuals and entities working on Iran's missile programs after Tehran said it successfully launched a military satellite.
US opposition to IMF loan to Iran violates global right to health norm: Shamkhani Press TV 25 Apr 2020 -- A high-ranking Iranian official says the United States' blocking of Iran's request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help the country fight the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic violates the rule governing right to health.
President Rouhani: Iran closely watching US moves Press TV 25 Apr 2020 -- Iran's president has told the Qatari emir that Tehran won't initiate any conflict in the region despite the US provocative moves.
Rohani Tells Iran's Military To Remain Vigilant After Threats Exchanged With U.S. RFE/RL 25 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rohani has called on Iran's armed forces to seek regional stability while maintaining vigilance against "provocations."
Iran 'Watching' US Activities but Will 'Never' Start Conflict, President Rouhani Says Sputnik 25 Apr 2020 -- The development comes as Iran finds itself battling on two fronts: firstly against the coronavirus crisis, that has so far infected over 88,000 Iranians and killed 5,574, and secondly against an increasingly assertive American presence in the Persian Gulf.
Ayatollah Khamenei calls on Iranian people not to be afraid of US, bullying powers Press TV 25 Apr 2020 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has calls on the Iranian people not to be afraid of the United States and other bullying powers.
Former Iranian Diplomat Condemns Military Ambitions, Suggests Reconciliation With US Radio Farda 25 Apr 2020 -- A former Iranian deputy foreign minister has questioned Iran's military ambitions in a clear reference to Revolutionary Guard commanders' claims about the Iranian armed force's deterrent power following the launch of a military satellite last week.
Virus slump to slash Iran petchem revenues by nearly a third: Report Press TV 25 Apr 2020 -- A report by the Iranian parliament says that government revenues from exports of petrochemical products could decrease by around a third as a result of a coronavirus pandemic that has badly hit the demand side in the international markets.
This Week in Iran Policy US Dept. of State 24 Apr 2020 -- Iran has long used its naval forces to terrorize the international maritime community - this is not a new phenomenon. In 2015, during negotiations of the Iran Deal and after its adoption, the U.S. Navy recorded 22 incidents of unsafe and unprofessional conduct by the IRGC Navy (IRGCN), many that risked collision. An additional 36 incidents of unsafe and unprofessional conduct were recorded in 2016.
As Social Distancing Rules Diminish In Iran, Signs Of A Covid-19 Rebound Radio Farda 24 Apr 2020 -- Amid concerns about a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak in Iran as a result of an early end to social distancing, officials are considering the re-opening of cinemas and religious centers.
Coronavirus Crisis Will Drastically Reduce Government Tax Revenues, Iran Official Says Radio Farda 24 Apr 2020 -- The Head of Iran's Tax Organization on Friday said the government's tax revenues will drastically shrink in the current Iranian year as a result of the coronavirus epidemic and closure of businesses.
93 more succumb to COVID-19 in Iran IRNA 24 Apr 2020 -- Head of Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Health announced that so far, 88,194 people in the country have definitely been infected with the Coronavirus, 5,574 people have died due to the virus and 66,596 or 75% of total infected people have recovered.
IRGC's Noor-1 satellite: A new chapter in Iran's defense power Press TV 24 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully placed the Islamic Republic's first ever military satellite in its designated orbit on Wednesday, using a rocket which is also the country's first three-stage launch vehicle to successfully deliver its load.
Iran receives signals from military satellite, vows new surprises Press TV 24 Apr 2020 -- The Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Division has said that the country is receiving signals from its recently launched Noor satellite and that it plans to launch a future satellite in higher orbit.
US Allies Condemn Iran's Satellite Launch As Russia Defends The Move Radio Farda 24 Apr 2020 -- Following strong condemnation by the Unites States two of its major European allies, France and Germany, have also criticized Iran's launch of a military satellite into space.
U.K. Says Iranian Military Satellite Launch 'Of Significant Concern' RFE/RL 24 Apr 2020 -- Britain says it is concerned over Iran's launching of a military satellite and urged Tehran to uphold a United Nations resolution on refraining from such activities.
Iran vows to target U.S. warships if security threatened People's Daily 24 Apr 2020 -- Iran will target the U.S. military vessels in the Gulf if they threaten Iran's security, the chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Thursday, Tasnim news agency reported.
Zarif: Neither US nor Europe can lecture Iran on its missile program Press TV 24 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says neither the United States nor its European allies, with their 'flimsy' misreading of the landmark nuclear deal of 2015, is allowed to 'lecture' the Islamic Republic on its missile program.
UK: Iran's Ballistic Missile Programme is Destabilising for Middle East, Threatens Regional Security Sputnik 24 Apr 2020 -- On 22 April, the Iranian military said that its first military satellite Noor (Light) had been successfully placed into an orbit located 425 kilometres (265 miles) above the Earth's surface, using a Qassed (Envoy) carrier. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo doubted the launch's compliance with UN resolutions.
Former US Officials Call On Trump 'To Double Down On Maximum Pressure' On Iran Radio Farda 24 Apr 2020 -- In an open letter to Donald Trump on Wednesday, 51 former U.S. officials and Iran experts called on the President of the United States to increase pressure on Iran.
Iran Guards General Says Trump Planned To Attack Khamenei's Residence Radio Farda 24 Apr 2020 -- Speaking on a live program on Iran's state-run TV on Thursday the Commander of the Guard's Aerospace Force claimed the United States was planning to hit Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's residence in January.
Coronavirus Threat Rising In Iran As Restrictions Are Relaxed Radio Farda 23 Apr 2020 -- The Commander of Tehran Coronavirus Combat Taskforce on Thursday warned that adopting a more relaxed approach to social distancing and movement restrictions is sending the wrong message to people, making them believe that COVID-19 has come under control while fatalities are on the increase again.
Official: COVID-19 kills 90 more in Iran IRNA 23 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Thursday that 64,843 people out of a total of 87,026 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered while 5,481 have lost their lives to the potentially deadly virus.
Iran says fight against coronavirus pandemic needs global measure IRNA 23 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi called for a collective measure by the world countries to fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Launch of satellite into orbit, start of formation of a global power, IRGC commander says IRNA 23 Apr 2020 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Major General Hossein Salami described the launch of a military satellite by the IRGC Aerospace Force into space as the start of the formation of a global power.
Space Force Commander Says Iran's Military Satellite Launches Will Continue Radio Farda 23 Apr 2020 -- Amid international condemnation of Iran's space satellite launch, a commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard (IRGC) told the state-run television there will be other military satellite launches in the future.
Russia dismisses as 'baseless' US claims on IRGC satellite launch Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- Russia has dismissed as "baseless" claims by the United States that the recent launch of Iran's first-ever military satellite by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) violates a United Nations Security Council resolution endorsing the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Iran's Launch of Military Satellite Complies With UNSC Resolution on Nuke Programme - Moscow Sputnik 23 Apr 2020 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched Iran's first military satellite, Noor, into orbit by using a Qassed rocket. The US said it was keeping track of the satellite, also describing its launch as a "hostile" act by Tehran.
US tracks Iran's 'Nour' satellite as it enters into orbit Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- The United States says it has tracked Iran's successful launch and the entry into orbit of its first military satellite.
Iranian Commander Threatens U.S. Navy After Trump Tweet RFE/RL 23 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says he has ordered his forces to potentially target the U.S. Navy after President Donald Trump's tweet threatening to sink Iranian vessels.
Trump Says Current Rules Of Engagement For Navy Enough To Deal With Iran Threat Radio Farda 23 Apr 2020 -- Following his order to shoot Iranian naval vessels if they harass American warships, President Donald Trump said Wednesday there is no need to change rules of engagement for the U.S. Navy.
IRGC Head Says US Warships Will be Destroyed if They Threaten Iranian Vessels Sputnik 23 Apr 2020 -- The statement comes amid brewing tensions in the Persian Gulf region, instigated by US war manoeuvres with its Arab allies in gulf waters that have drawn anger from Tehran.
Iran Threatens to Destroy US Warships in Persian Gulf VOA 23 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Thursday said Iran would destroy American warships if they threaten Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Iran vows to target US warships if security threatened Global Times 23 Apr 2020 -- Iran will target the US military vessels in the Gulf if they threaten Iran's security, the chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Thursday, Tasnim news agency reported.
Cmdr: IRGC serious in defending Iran's national sovereignty, security IRNA 23 Apr 2020 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Major-General Hossein Salami in reaction to the recent remarks made by the US officials said on Thursday that the IRGC is serious in defending the national security, and sea borders, and marine interests of Iran.
Defense Minister: Iran monitoring regional events with vigilant eyes IRNA 23 Apr 2020 -- Defense Minister of Iran says that the Armed Forces have been monitoring global and regional developments with vigilant eyes.
Iran Naval forces have orders to target US vessels if harassed: IRGC chief cmdr. Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has downplayed a recent US' anti-Iran rhetoric, warning that the Islamic Republic will target American vessels if they were to threaten the safety of the country's vessels or warships.
Iran's defense minister blasts 'aggressive' US presence in Persian Gulf Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- Iran's defense minister has dismissed US reports of harassment by Iranian vessels as "baseless" and said the "illegal and aggressive" American presence in the Persian Gulf is causing insecurity in the region.
Iran Responds To US Threats With Defiance, Counter-Threats and Boasts Radio Farda 23 Apr 2020 -- Iranian officials have reacted to U.S. comments over Iran's satellite launch and the IRGC recent moves in the Persian Gulf with a mixture of defiance, threats and boasts about their military power.
Iran's History of Naval Provocations US Dept. of State 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran has long used its naval forces to terrorize the international maritime community - this is not a new phenomenon. In 2015, during negotiations of the Iran Deal and after its adoption, the U.S. Navy recorded 22 incidents of unsafe and unprofessional conduct by the IRGC Navy (IRGCN), many that risked collision. An additional 36 incidents of unsafe and unprofessional conduct were recorded in 2016.
US rejected EU call to allow economic aid to Iran to fight COVID-19: Top EU diplomat Press TV 22 Apr 2020 -- The European Union has censured the United States for refusing to ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and blocking an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan to Iran to help it fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zarif: US forces have no business 7,000 miles away from home IRNA 23 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message reacted to the US provocative measures in the Persian Gulf, saying they have no business 7,000 miles away from their home.
President Rouhani: JCPOA helped country to develop industry IRNA 23 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) prepared the grounds for enhancing development in downstream and upstream industries in Iran since five years ago.
US bans double COVID-19 strain on Iranians, hinder global action: Deputy FM Araqchi Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the United States' "illegal and inhumane" sanctions against the Islamic Republic double the pressure on the people of Iran amid their struggle to cope with the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Foreign Ministry protests US provocations, illegal measures in Persian Gulf Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Swiss ambassador, whose country represents the United Stats' interests, to convey the Islamic Republic's strong condemnation of the provocative and aggressive acts by the US Navy's terrorist forces in the Persian Gulf close to the Iranian coastline.
Iran says won't give in to intimidation after US threat of naval action Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- Tehran's mission to the United Nations repeats the country's firm resolve to protect its sovereignty against any act of aggression, saying the Islamic Republic will not capitulate to intimidation, after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian boats protecting the country's territorial waters.
Iran stresses its sovereignty as redline regardless of who occupies Oval Office Press TV 23 Apr 2020 -- President Donald Trump has once again made an anti-Iran threat, saying US Navy ships will shoot Iranian gunboats "out of the water" in the Persian Gulf.
Low Oil Prices Will Have A Sharp Impact On Iran's Budget Deficit Radio Farda 23 Apr 2020 -- Amid a steep fall in global oil prices, the Islamic Republic President Hassan Rouhani claimed on Wednesday that Iran's losses would be "much less" than other producers.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Regrets US Blocking IMF Loan To Iran Radio Farda 23 Apr 2020 -- The EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday said he regrets that the United States has blocked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from assisting Iran in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Officials In Iran Warn Of A Second Coronavirus Outbreak Radio Farda 22 Apr 2020 -- Medical officials in several Iranian provinces have expressed concern about the second wave of coronavirus outbreak following the lifting of some restrictions.
Iran Death Toll From Coronavirus Surges to 5,391 Sputnik 22 Apr 2020 -- The Middle Eastern country recently surpassed China in the number of infected, confirming almost 86,000 cases, which puts the Islamic Republic at eighth place in the world.
Army uses latest technologies to fight coronavirus, says Defense Minister IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Iran's Army made its medical equipment available for the fight against coronavirus pandemic using the latest world technologies.
Official: COVID-19 kills 94 more in Iran IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that 63,113 people out of a total of 85,996 infected with the coronavirus have survived while 5,391 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Tehran Emergency Department prepared for possible COVID-19 wave, official says IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Head of Tehran Emergency Department Peyman Saberian on Wednesday said that if there is a wave of COVID-19 infection on the way, healthcare services will be available as the equipment is available.
Pres. Rouhani praises medical workers' response to COVID-19 pandemic IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that medical workers' skill in containing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has increased and the people are also cooperating with them more and more to battle the pandemic.
Iran takes delivery of COVID19 test kits bought from France IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran took delivery of some six tons consignment of coronavirus test kits bought from France through Sari Su border market, the managing director of Bazargan Customs Office said.
Iran can export COVID-19 test kits, antibody: President Rouhani ISNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran's president described the outbreak of coronavirus a test for the effectiveness of all countries and systems around the world, and praised people's support and the sincere services of the medical staff, saying, "In the hard days of coronavirus peak, all sectors were active".
Defense Officials Express Agreement With President's Warning to Iran DoD News 22 Apr 2020 -- Defense Department officials are in full agreement with President Donald J. Trump's warning to the Iranian regime on Twitter, senior Pentagon officials said today.
Trump says ordered Navy to destroy Iranian boats 'if they harass' US ships Press TV 22 Apr 2020 -- US President Donald Trump is stepping up his anti-Iran threats by claiming that he has instructed the US Navy to destroy Iranian boats "if they harass" US ships in the Persian Gulf.
Trump Orders Navy To Destroy Iranian Gunboats That Harass U.S. Ships RFE/RL 22 Apr 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he has ordered the Navy to attack and destroy any Iranian vessel that harasses U.S. ships after Iranian ships appeared to harass U.S. vessels last week in the Persian Gulf.
US Navy Has Authorities to Translate Trump's Warning to Iran Into Lethal Action - Pentagon Sputnik 22 Apr 2020 -- US Navy commanders have all the necessary authorities to translate President Donald Trump's warning to Iran into lethal action, Defense Department officials said during a press briefing on Wednesday.
Trump 'Instructs' Navy to 'Shoot Down, Destroy' Any Iranian Gunboats if They 'Harass' US Ships Sputnik 22 Apr 2020 -- The statement by POTUS comes several months after the two countries were on the verge of open hostilities after a US Air Force strike killed top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani while the latter was visiting Iraq on a diplomatic mission in January 2020.
US Could Strike Iranian Gunboats if They 'Harass' US Military Ships VOA 22 Apr 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's message to Iran should be "crystal clear," top defense officials said Wednesday, defending the president's latest social media missive to the government in Tehran.
FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey stress consultations within Astana process as best solution to Syria crisis Press TV 22 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian, Turkish and Russian foreign ministers have emphasized the need to continue consultations and coordination among the three guarantors of the Astana process as the most effective format for the settlement of the crisis in Syria.
IRGC comdr hails successful launching of Iran's 1st military satellite IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri in a message on Wednesday congratulated successful launching of Noor-1 military satellite in earth orbit.
Commander lauds IRGC's joining space IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) congratulated the successful launch of 'Noor Satellite', and said that today, the IRGC's joining space where the realization of this important goal means that "we can have significant and global success in any field by relying on God Almighty and our inner talents".
Guards Commander Says Iran's Eye In Sky Makes It 'A World Power' Radio Farda 22 Apr 2020 -- IRGC Commander Hossein Salami says the launch of Iran's first military satellite on Wednesday April 22 marks the "beginning of the formation of a world power."
Iran's first military satellite put on orbit IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- The first military satellite of Iran was successfully put on orbit by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps on Wednesday.
Iran's 1st satellite successfully put into orbit by IRGC ISNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran's first satellite was successfully put on orbit on Wednesday by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.
IRGC shoots Iran's first military satellite into orbit Press TV 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully launched and placed the country's first military satellite into the orbit.
Iran Revolutionary Guard Says Country's First Military Satellite 'Successfully Placed In Orbit' Radio Farda 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday said the country's first military satellite has successfully been placed in orbit.
Iran Claims It 'Successfully' Launched Military Satellite RFE/RL 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on April 22 that it launched a military satellite into orbit, after months of failed attempts.
Iran Says It Put Military Satellite Into Orbit VOA 22 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it successfully launched the country's first military satellite into orbit.
Vaezi: US sanctions go in parallel with COVID19 IRNA 22 Apr 2020 -- Head of Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wedbesday that US unlawful sanctions on Iran go in parallel with coronavirus, causing human tragedy.
US should help own coronavirus-hit forces instead of threatening Iran: IRGC commander Press TV 22 Apr 2020 -- The US government should focus on saving its own coronavirus-hit forces instead of threatening countries like Iran, says the spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi.
Iranian Petroleum Minister Calls for Additional Measures to Stabilise Oil Market Sputnik 22 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh called on Wednesday for additional measures for stabilizing the oil market, qualifying the current situation as unprecedented.
EU Monitors See Coordinated COVID-19 Disinformation Effort By Iran, Russia, China RFE/RL 22 Apr 2020 -- EU monitors have identified a "trilateral convergence of disinformation narratives" being promoted by China, Iran, and Russia on the coronavirus pandemic and say they are being "multiplied" in a coordinated manner, according to an internal document seen by RFE/RL.
Coronavirus death toll hits 5,297 in Iran IRNA 21 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Tuesday that a total of 84,802 have been infected with COVID-19 in Iran, from whom 5,297 have lost their lives to the virus.
Iran Says 1,000 Foreign Prisoners Released Temporarily Due To Virus Outbreak RFE/RL 21 Apr 2020 -- Iran says it has released temporarily more than 1,000 foreign prisoners due to the coronavirus outbreak, following criticism by UN human rights experts.
Iran Army Introduces New Drones, Upgrades Older UAV Models Radio Farda 21 Apr 2020 -- A large number of new combat and reconnaissance drones were delivered to the Iranian army on Sunday April 19 and IRGC-linked news agency Tasnim has presented details about each model on April 21.
Iran's dazzling power in region outcome of IRGC devotion IRNA 21 Apr 2020 -- General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said in a statement on Monday that today's dazzling power of Iran and the Islamic Revolution in the region is owing to devotion of the armed forces, especially the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.
Iran Boasts of Powerful Naval Strike Missiles Following US Drills in Persian Gulf Sputnik 21 Apr 2020 -- With two US aircraft carriers close to its shores and rising tensions at sea, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) decided to remind the world of its potent naval strike capabilities, including the Zolfaghar anti-ship missile, which has a purported 700-kilometer (434-mile) range.
Iran's Judiciary dismisses UN rights report on prison furloughs amid virus outbreak Press TV 21 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian Judiciary has dismissed as politically-motivated a United Nations human rights report that suggests Iranian prisoners face discrimination when it comes to receiving furloughs during a new coronavirus outbreak, saying Iran's performance in dealing with the issue – compared to that of the West – has been "exemplary."
Iran's Judiciary Dismisses UN Experts' Demand To Furlough Political Prisoners Radio Farda 21 Apr 2020 -- The Islamic Republic's Judiciary spokesman has dismissed as "politically motivated" a United Nations human rights report that all political prisoners must be granted furloughs during the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. And Iran Trade Barbs, Memes On Social Media Over Deadly Coronavirus Pandemic RFE/RL 21 Apr 2020 -- In an image shared on Twitter recently by the U.S. State Department, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is seen sitting next to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad while between them is a small table with a large pile of cash on it.
Official: COVID-19 kills 91 more in Iran IRNA 20 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that 59,273 people out of a total of 83,505 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 5,209 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
65% of Iranian nurses in front-line of fighting coronavirus IRNA 20 Apr 2020 -- The deputy health minister for nursing said on Monday that 80,856 nurses, equal to 65 percent of the nurses in the public section, are in the front-line of looking after coronavirus patients.
Four al-Qaeda-linked terrorists arrested in Pakistan's Karachi IRNA 20 Apr 2020 -- Pakistani intelligence and security forces have arrested four al-Qaeda-linked terrorists during an operation in the southern city of Karachi.
Iran ready to export medical equipment required in fighting coronavirus ISNA 20 Apr 2020 -- Iran's vice president for science and technology, Sorena Sattari announced that the country is ready to export medical equipment required in fighting coronavirus.
COVID-19: Iran Loosens Restrictions; Russian Cases Spike RFE/RL 20 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 167,000 with more than 2.43 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
Iran increases range of naval missiles to 700km without foreign help: IRGC commander Press TV 20 Apr 2020 -- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the country has increased the range of its naval missiles to 700 kilometers without any assistance from other countries.
Report says Iran may have replicated Israeli missile downed in Syria Press TV 20 Apr 2020 -- A Russian aviation news outlet says Iran may have replicated an Israeli missile that was shot down in Syria, citing a video of the test of a new Iranian anti-tank missile.
Iran Unveils New Class of Radars That Can See Into US Bases Near Its Borders Sputnik 20 Apr 2020 -- The radar systems are expected to radically improve Iran's air defence capability, and to make the country less vulnerable to surprise attack.
Presence of US forces in region causing insecurity: Iran ISNA 20 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi stressed that the presence of US forces in the region is illegitimate and causes insecurity.
Iran urges foreign forces to leave after naval incident Press TV 20 Apr 2020 -- Iran has told foreign forces, who maintain an illegitimate presence in the region, to leave it and avoid provoking the Islamic Republic's warning.
Illegal presence of US terrorists source of insecurity in West Asia: IRGC Press TV 20 Apr 2020 -- The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the main source of mischief and insecurity in the region is the illegal presence of US terrorist forces, reiterating the call for the full withdrawal of all American forces from the Persian Gulf and West Asia.
Spox: Alien forces should not make Iran to warn IRNA 20 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi described US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's claim that the Iranian troops were deployed in the region, stressing the presence of foreign forces as a source of tension, instability, and insecurity.
Official: 95% of South Pars field basic repair materialized IRNA 20 Apr 2020 -- The supervisor of the second refinery of South Pars gas field referred to a suitable schedule for repairing the refinery, saying 95% of the planned activities with regard to basic repairs were materialized during the last Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19, 2020).
Iran Responds To Trump: No Talks Under Economic Sanctions, Even With Biden Radio Farda 20 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Monday said despite President Donald Trump's claims, Iran will not engage in any negotiations with the United States as long as economic pressures and sanctions continue.
Iran's Interior Minister Highlights Khamenei's Role In November Protests Radio Farda 20 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has reiterated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's responsibility in increasing the price of gasoline in mid-November 2019 when Iranian security forces are said to have killed around 1,500 protesters during unrest in reaction to a gasoline price hike.
Rouhani Aide Attacks Watchdog Saying No Money Disappeared From Iran's Budget Radio Farda 20 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has joined voices with other members of the cabinet to slam Iran's Supreme Audit Court (SAC) for a report last week that said $4.8 billion provided to importers disappeared.
Iran, Syria Criticize U.S. For Keeping Sanctions During Coronavirus Pandemic RFE/RL 20 Apr 2020 -- Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as both countries grapple with the coronavirus outbreak.
Half Of Iranians Polled Lost Income As A Result Of Coronavirus Pandemic Radio Farda 19 Apr 2020 -- Half of the respondents to a poll by the Iranian Students Polling Agency (ISPA) have lost some of their income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran expands screening of population for coronavirus Press TV 19 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has begun taking new measures to screen people for COVID-19 symptoms in a bid to rein in the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Extends Prisoner Furloughs Amid Coronavirus Threat RFE/RL 19 Apr 2020 -- Iran's president said the country has extended furloughs for prisoners for another month as officials struggle to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
Tehran City Official Says Pandemic Toll Much Higher As Shrines Set To Reopen Radio Farda 19 Apr 2020 -- Tehran City Council Chairman Mohsen Hashemi says the number of those infected with the new coronavirus in Iran is "much higher" than the official figures released by the government.
Reformist Group In Iran Says Pandemic Was Covered Up Because Of Elections Radio Farda 19 Apr 2020 -- A pro-reform party in Iran has described the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the country as a "super crisis", which got worse because information was withheld prior to February's parliamentary elections.
Iran has no shortage of gowns & protective items for medical treatment of COVID-19 IRNA 19 Apr 2020 -- Iran has no longer shortage of gowns and protective items at hospitals highly needed by health workers for medical treatment of coronavirus patients, according to Head of Iran's Food and Drug Administration Mohammdreza Shanehsaz.
Some 57,023 COVID-19 patients recovered IRNA 19 Apr 2020 -- Head of Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday that some 57,023 COVID-19 patients have recovered so far from a total of 82,211 people infected with the pandemic from whom 5,118 people have died due to the virus.
President Rouhani: New screening system kicks off in Iran IRNA 19 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani said in the meeting of National Task Force Committee for Fighting Coronavirus that a new testing system to detect coronavirus cases has been initiated in Iran to make the figures of cases more precise.
New methods of screening kick off in provinces: President Rouhani ISNA 19 Apr 2020 -- Iran's President stated that alongside the relentless efforts of the country's medical staff and health sector, people and businesses have helped a lot for fighting coronavirus by observing health protocols, adding, "Universities and schools will continue education through the Internet".
Trump Questions Coronavirus Numbers Announced By China, Iran Radio Farda 19 Apr 2020 -- President Donald Trump questioned the coronavirus pandemic numbers announced by China and Iran in his daily press briefing on April 18, asking "Does anyone believe" these numbers?
Iran unveils two air defense systems IRNA 19 Apr 2020 -- Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Abdorrahim Mousavi on Sunday unveiled two air defense systems - Moragheb (the Guardian) and Khalij-e Fars (the Persian Gulf).
Iran unveils two new radar systems ISNA 19 Apr 2020 -- Iran has unveiled two new homegrown strategic radar systems on Sunday with Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi in attendance.
Iran's Army unveils new advanced, long-range strategic radars Press TV 19 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Army has unveiled two new homegrown strategic radar systems in another move to further enhance its air defense capability.
'A Hollywood tale', IRGC rejects US account of Persian Gulf encounter IRNA 19 Apr 2020 -- Islamic Revolution Guard Corps' Navy rejected US account of its fast boats harassing US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf as "a fake Hollywood tale" in a statement on Sunday, stressing that any miscalculation by the US would be responded strongly.
Iran to respond decisively to any computational error: IRGC ISNA 19 Apr 2020 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy warned that Iran will give a decisive response to any US provocation or computational error.
Video: IRGC Navy warns off US warships in Persian Gulf Press TV 19 Apr 2020 -- A recent video released by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps shows the IRGC Navy warning off a flotilla of US warships in the Persian Gulf as they try to approach the Iranian territorial waters.
Illegal presence of US terrorists source of insecurity in West Asia: IRGC Press TV 19 Apr 2020 -- Dozens of jailed suspected Boko Haram militants have been found dead in a prison cell in Chad's capital.
Iran Accuses U.S. Of Giving 'False' Account Of Gulf Encounter RFE/RL 19 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has accused the United States of giving a false account of a recent encounter between the two states' navies in the Persian Gulf, after Washington blamed Iranian vessels for harassing its ships.
IRGC Warns Iran Will Respond 'Decisively' to Any US Provocation - Reports Sputnik 19 Apr 2020 -- Earlier this week, the US said that 11 vessels from the IRGC Navy had been spotted at a dangerously close distance to US ships in the Gulf.
Iran Administration Solicited Furlough For Imprisoned Dual-Citizens, Political Prisoners Radio Farda 18 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Judiciary Spokesman on Friday said the administration of President Hassan Rouhani had appealed to the Judiciary to grant furlough to imprisoned dual-citizens and political prisoners to protect them from coronavirus infection in prison.
Pompeo Calls On The UN to Extend Iran Arms Embargo Radio Farda 19 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Defense Minister on April 17 announced that a "massive number" of multirole, reconnaissance and combat UAVs, as well as Karrarr and Ababil-3 drones produced by the Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), has been delivered to the Army's Air Force and Air Defense.
UNHCR hails Iran's hosting of Afghan refugees, vows more assistance amid coronavirus Press TV 18 Apr 2020 -- The representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran, Ivo Freijsen, has hailed as an "important achievement" the country's hosting of Afghan refugees for more than four decades, vowing to help the Islamic Republic protect Afghans amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
Iran's Capital Remains Epicenter Of COVID-19 Outbreak As Businesses Re-open Radio Farda 18 Apr 2020 -- Alireza Zali, the official in charge of the task force to fight coronavirus in Tehran says one third of COVID-19 fatalities and infections in Iran is taking place in the capital.
Iran's Health Minister Defends 'Scientific Management' Of Coronavirus Radio Farda 18 Apr 2020 -- Defending his performance in the coronavirus crisis Iran's Health Minister Saeed Namaki has praised the "management pattern" of the disease in the country as "unique" and "unmatched" in the world.
COVID-19 kills 73 more in Iran: Official IRNA 18 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Saturday that 73 other COVID-19 patients have lost their lives in Iran over the past 24 hours hence the country's total death toll reached 5,031.
Health ministry receives budget to fight coronavirus IRNA 18 Apr 2020 -- A high-ranking official of Iran's Ministry of Health said on Saturday that the Planning and Budget Organization has provided the Ministry of Health with 3050 billion tomans to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Rouhani orders to prepare for middle-risk activities to resume IRNA 18 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday ordered Health Ministry to determine conditions for middle-risk activities to resume.
Iran unveils six anti-COVID19 products IRNA 18 Apr 2020 -- The international complex of technology and innovation of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services unveiled six Iranian-made products for preventing and treating coronavirus.
Coronavirus removes anti-terrorism mask off US sanctions' face: Gov't spox IRNA 18 Apr 2020 -- Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Saturday that coronavirus pandemic disclosed the reality of the US sanctions and removed the anti-terrorism mask off its face.
Combat drones join Iran's Army IRNA 18 Apr 2020 -- Multirole combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were delivered to the Iranian Army today at the presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.
Iran's defense ministry makes mass delivery of new drones to army Press TV 18 Apr 2020 -- Iran's defense ministry has made mass delivery of new combat and surveillance drones, including a jet-powered multipurpose UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) to Army's Air force and Air Defense Force.
Three Types of Home-Grown UAVs Delivered To Iran Army, Defense Minister Says Radio Farda 18 Apr 2020 -- Yasin, Balaban and a new series of Qaem) – which the Defense Minister said could be installed on various kinds of drones.
Iran's Military Says It Has 3 Bomb-Carrying Drones VOA 18 Apr 2020 -- Iran's military said Saturday it has three new bomb-carrying drones.
Iran unveils 6 high-tech products in anti-coronavirus field Press TV 18 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian administration has unveiled six products in the field of diagnosing, screening and combating the new coronavirus, as the country's officials press on with containment measures to handle the epidemiological crisis.
Armed forces not to allow adventurers make any wrong move against Iran, top commander says IRNA 17 Apr 2020 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri on Friday warned adventurers against taking any wrong move, saying that the enemies' satanic plots are doomed to failure as they were before.
Iran on brink of containing virus in most provinces: Health Minister Press TV 17 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Health Minister Saeed Namaki has said that Iran is on the brink of containing the COVID-19 outbreak in most of the country's provinces.
COVID-19 kills 89 more in Iran: Official IRNA 17 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Friday that 89 others died of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Iran over the past 24 hours so that the country's total death toll grew to 4,958.
Iran celebrates Army Day with COVID-19 aid convoys Press TV 17 Apr 2020 -- Iran has marked its annual National Army day by replacing usual parades with a COVID-19 aid march of military vehicles designed and packed with supplies to help assist the country's battle with the coronavirus.
Iran's defense minister blasts 'aggressive' US presence in Persian Gulf Press TV 17 Apr 2020 -- Iran's defense minister has dismissed US reports of harassment by Iranian vessels as "baseless" and said the "illegal and aggressive" American presence in the Persian Gulf is causing insecurity in the region.
Defense minister:US inflames insecurity in Persian Gulf IRNA 17 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Friday that the illegal and aggressive presence of the US has unsecured the Persian Gulf as they create problems for the people of the region through threatening and imposing sanctions."
Iranian Navy Floats Creation of Long-Range Nuclear-Powered Subs Amid Renewed Gulf Tensions With US Sputnik 17 Apr 2020 -- Iran's defence minister blasted the US over its 'illegal' presence in the Persian Gulf this week after the US Navy accused Iranian Navy gunboats of engaging in "dangerous and harassing" behaviour against large US surface ships during drills.
Rouhani: Iran should sell-off crude oil IRNA 17 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday urged the petroleum minister to accelerate its stabilization polices to increase the production of petroleum products through selling off the crude oil as much as possible.
Russia says US continuing to violate Iran nuclear deal IRNA 17 Apr 2020 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that the United States continues to violate a 2015 multilateral nuclear deal with Iran – known as JCPOA – despite widespread appeal by the international community to save the deal.
New Iranian Coronavirus 'Detector' Mocked Over Resemblance To British Fake RFE/RL 16 Apr 2020 -- The unveiling of a device that purportedly uses magnetic waves to detect coronavirus infections up to 100 meters away was staged as a moment of triumph for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran Develops Device to Remotely Detect COVID-19 in 5 Seconds – IRGC Commander Sputnik 16 Apr 2020 -- Iran has started to manufacture devices that are capable of remotely detecting COVID-19 within five seconds, Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has said, adding that no additional tests for patients are required.
COVID-19: Iranian Think Tank Says Infection Figures Likely Much Higher; Turkmen Soccer League Resumes RFE/RL 16 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 138,000 with over 2 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
Army provides 1050 hospital beds for coronavirus patients in NW Iran IRNA 16 Apr 2020 -- Commander of the Iranian Army in northwestern headquarters said on Thursday that the force has provided 1050 beds for coronavirus patients in 11 counties of the northwestern provinces.
Coronavirus death toll reaches 4,869 in Iran IRNA 16 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Thursday that 77,995 people have been infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19), 4,869 of whom have lost their lives.
Zarif lauds China anti-COVID19 aid to Iran IRNA 16 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister in a message on Thursday thanked China for providing medical aid to Iran in time of coronavirus outbreak and slammed US sanctions that hindered Iran's fight against pandemic.
Iran's virus detection device proves its scientific capacity: IRGC spokesman Press TV 16 Apr 2020 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s spokesman hails the scientific prowess of Iranian experts in developing a smart technology for detecting and diagnosing the new coronavirus, saying the device's features are soon to be unveiled in detail at a media event.
Iran parl. body rejects fake coronavirus tolls reported by foreign media Press TV 16 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian Parliament (Majlis)'s Research Center has rejected the tolls from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran that certain foreign media outlets have reported, referencing a report by the body.
South Pars "white zone" in coronavirus outbreak IRNA 16 Apr 2020 -- The deputy for energy of the Passive Defense Organization said on Thursday that South Pars Gas Field in Assaluyeh, Bushehr Province, is a white zone and a role model for other industrial zone in the aspect of coronavirus outbreak.
Making nuclear submarine on Iranian navy agenda, commander says IRNA 16 Apr 2020 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Navy said on Thursday that Iran is thinking about making nuclear submarines.
Iran mulls over producing nuclear-powered submarines: Navy chief Press TV 16 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Navy commander says the force plans to build nuclear-powered submarines capable of operating in international waters for long periods of time amid the growing threats facing the country from the sea.
Coronavirus outbreak not impeding activities in South Pars Gas Field IRNA 16 Apr 2020 -- The Managing Director of Pars Oil and Gas Company said on Thursday that was necessary to prevent further spread of coronavirus and to continue with the projects at the same time.
Zarif: Iran, China condemn illegal US sanctions that bar fight against virus Press TV 16 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has announced Iran and China's condemnation of the illegal and unilateral US sanctions against the Islamic Republic as the country is doing its best to bring under control a deadly outbreak of new coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
US Navy claims 11 Iranian ships came close to its military vessels in PG Press TV 16 Apr 2020 -- The United States Navy is claiming that 11 Iranian ships repeatedly came close to its military vessels in "dangerous and harassing approaches" in the Persian Gulf.
U.S. Navy Says Iranian Vessels Harassed Its Ships In Persian Gulf RFE/RL 16 Apr 2020 -- The U.S. Navy says 11 vessels of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) made "dangerous and harassing approaches" toward U.S. naval ships in the Persian Gulf.
Iranian Vessels Conduct Unsafe Interaction with U.S. Naval Forces in Arabian Gulf NNS 15 Apr 2020 -- On April 15, eleven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels repeatedly conducted dangerous and harassing approaches of the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), USS Firebolt (PC 10), USS Sirocco (PC 6), USCGC Wrangell (WPB 1332) and USCGC Maui (WPB 1304) while the U.S. vessels were conducting joint integration operations with U.S. Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in the international waters of the North Arabian Gulf.
Video: US Claims 11 Iranian Vessels Made 'Dangerous Approaches' of Ships in Persian Gulf Sputnik 15 Apr 2020 -- The US Navy has claimed that nearly a dozen Iranian vessels conducted "dangerous and harassing approaches" of several US ships that were engaged in exercises in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday.
US move against WHO crime against humanity, FM spox says IRNA 15 Apr 2020 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday that the US act to punish the only coordinator of world health affairs amid the fight against a global disaster is the peak of irresponsibility and crime against humanity.
Zarif lambastes US for defunding WHO IRNA 15 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister in a message on Wednesday criticized US for defunding the World Health Organization (WHO), saying US bullying is killing people.
UN warns of 'dangerous epidemic of misinformation' during COVID-19 pandemic IRNA 15 Apr 2020 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in his recent video message, while describing the impact of the coronavirus as "the most challenging crisis we have faced since the Second World War", warned about spread of global 'misinfo-demic'.
Coronavirus death toll reaches 4,777 in Iran IRNA 15 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Wednesday 76,389 people have been infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19), 4,777 of whom have lost their lives.
Iranian Army medical personnel in front line of fight against COVID-19: Army cmdr. IRNA 15 Apr 2020 -- Over 11,000 Iranian Army medical personnel are in the front line of the country's battle against the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Army Commander Brigadier-General Abdolrahim Mousavi said in a message on Wednesday.
Pres. Rouhani says Iran to fight COVID-19, unemployment simultaneously IRNA 15 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran is to battle the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and unemployment at the same time.
Coronavirus infections decline in 16 Iran provinces: Official IRNA 15 Apr 2020 -- Deputy minister of health, treatment and medical education said that c
Iran's Zarif: US to live in infamy for defunding WHO amid virus pandemic Press TV 15 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hit out at the US for deciding to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying the world may now better realize Tehran's long experience of bearing the brunt of Washington's bullying that kills people.
Over 11,000 Iranian Army medical personnel on front line of fighting COVID-19: Cmdr. Press TV 15 Apr 2020 -- The chief commander of Iran's Army says over 11,000 medical staff of the force have been on the front line in the country's fight against the COVID-19 disease.
Armed Men Board Oil Tanker Off Iranian Coast RFE/RL 14 Apr 2020 -- Unidentified armed men have boarded a Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Iran near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a British monitoring organization and a private intelligence firm reported.
Corona death toll in Iran becomes 2-digit a day: Minister IRNA 14 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday that the daily death toll of the coronavirus in Iran reduced to 98.
COVID-19 kills 98 more in Iran: Official IRNA 14 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Tuesday that 48,129 people out of a total of 74,877 infected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) have survived and recovered whereas 4,683 have lost their lives.
Iran coronavirus fatalities drop to double figures for first time in month Press TV 14 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki says the number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus pandemic has dropped to double figures for the first time in one month.
Iranian, Turkish companies set for production of 1mn coronavirus test kits per week Press TV 14 Apr 2020 -- An Iranian tech company says it has designed and developed coronavirus testing kits meeting international standards in cooperation with a science-based firm in Turkey, and that the two are ready to produce one million of them per week to help speed up the detection of patients infected with COVID-19.
Iran Records Less Than 100 COVID-19 Victims in 24 Hours, for First Time in a Month Sputnik 14 Apr 2020 -- Last week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced the resumption of "low-risk" business activities amid economic concerns after the country had introduced social distancing measures to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19: Russia Reports New Record Daily Increase Of Cases; Iran's Death Toll Surpasses 4,500 RFE/RL 13 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 114,000 with 1.86 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
Virus infections declining in most Iranian provinces: Ministry Press TV 13 Apr 2020 -- Iran says new cases of coronavirus infections and deaths from the viral outbreak have been declining across most of the country's 31 provinces.
Iran launching largest plant for face masks in West Asia Press TV 13 Apr 2020 -- Iran is launching the largest face mask plant in West Asia as authorities aim to exponentially increase production capacity for the protective gear in the time of a new coronavirus pandemic that has affected thousands of people in the country.
Easing lockdown will follow expertise guidelines, says gov't spox IRNA 13 Apr 2020 -- The Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that any decision to ease lockdown and reopen activities will follow the expertise guidelines.
Official: 45,983 COVID19-infected patients survive in Iran IRNA 13 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that 45,983 people out of a total of 73,303 infected with the coronavirus have recovered whereas 4,585 have unfortunately lost their lives.
Bushehr nuclear plant successfully passes WANO assessments IRNA 13 Apr 2020 -- Bushehr nuclear plant has successfully passed World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) experts' assessments, Director of Bushehr nuclear plant Reza Banazadeh said, adding that the achievement indicates the capability, expertise and sense of commitment responsibility of staff of the power plant.
US imperialism more dangerous than coronavirus for international community: Iran president Press TV 13 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says US imperialism is a virus, which is "more dangerous" than the new coronavirus for the international community.
Rouhani: US imperialism a more dangerous virus than corona IRNA 13 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani described US imperialism as a virus which is more hazardous than coronavirus to human community, saying that bullying and excessive demands of US statesmen have always put pressure on independent and freedom-loving nations such as Iran and Venezuela.
COVID-19 kills 117 more in Iran, official says IRNA 12 Apr 2020 -- Head of the Iranian Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that a total of 71,686 people in Iran has been infected by the coronavirus, from whom 4,474 people have lost their lives fighting COVID-19.
President Rouhani: Low-risk activities to resume next week in Tehran IRNA 12 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that low-risk activities receiving authorization code will resume throughout Tehran by observing health protocols next Saturday.
Official: Iran produces COVID-19 rapid test IRNA 12 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that COVID-19 antibody diagnosis test and its rapid test were produced in Iran and will be available soon.
Iran's UN mission: Sanctions enemy's '5th column' in fight against pandemic Press TV 12 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has issued a message to member countries, saying that the brutal sanctions imposed by the United States on the Islamic Republic act as the enemy's "fifth column" as they compromise the country's ability to control the ongoing pandemic of new coronavirus known as COVID-19.
Iranian biomedicine company scales up production for serological tests Press TV 12 Apr 2020 -- An Iranian biomedicine company has started mass production of serological test kits in the time of the new coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19: Russia Reports Largest Daily Increase Of Cases; 10,000 Graves Dug In Tehran RFE/RL 12 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 110,000 with almost 1.8 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
Iran has handled virus outbreak better than US, Europe: President Rouhani Press TV 12 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has handled the novel coronavirus outbreak better than Europe and the United States, assuring that the country's stocks of basic commodities are replenished better than ever.
Iran supports any prime minister winning Iraqi parliament's vote of confidence IRNA 12 Apr 2020 -- Iran's ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi said on Sunday that Iran supports any prime minister chosen in a legal process winning the vote of confidence of the Iraqi Parliament.
Bushehr nuclear plant partially halts activity IRNA 12 Apr 2020 -- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) deputy head said on Sunday that the activities of the first unit of Bushehr nuclear power plant have been halted to replace fuel and carry out regular maintenance measures.
Gradual increase in oil production from the West Karoon oil fields IRNA 12 Apr 2020 -- The CEO of "Matn" Company said that his firm which is active in the field of development programs of West Karoon oil fields, last year had a plan to increase gradual production and it will be continued this year.
Iran producing its own defense requirements, army official says IRNA 12 Apr 2020 -- Iran has always been producing its defense needs and never asks for the help of others in this regard, Deputy Commander of Iran's Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Sunday.
Rouhani urges Iranians to 'seriously' observe protocols as curbs ease Press TV 11 Apr 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called on Iranians to respect health protocols aimed at containing the new coronavirus as "low-risk" economic activities resumed in most of the country.
Iran trying to fight coronavirus, economic impacts simultaneously, gov't says IRNA 11 Apr 2020 -- The spokesman of the Iranian government wrote on his Twitter message on Saturday that Iran is trying to fight coronavirus and its negative economic effects at the same time.
CBI chief outlines banking plans to control COVID19 consequences IRNA 11 Apr 2020 -- Governor of Central Bank of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati referred to banking system supportive plans to control negative economic consequences of coronavirus, saying CBI will spare no efforts for the economy to pass through difficult situation.
COVID-19 kills 125 more in Iran: Official IRNA 11 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Saturday that 41,947 people out of a total of 70,029 infected by the coronavirus have survived whereas 4,357 have lost their lives fighting COVID-19.
Official: 35,465 COVID19-infected patients recover in Iran ISNA 10 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Friday that 35,465 people out of a total of 68,192 infected with the coronavirus have survived whereas 4,232 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
COVID-19: Iran Reports 122 New Deaths; Turkmenistan To Resume Pro Soccer Games RFE/RL 10 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 98,000 with more than 1.6 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
22 states agree to cut production by 10 million oil bpd, Iran's minister says ISNA 10 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh said on Friday that OPEC and non-OPEC members reached an agreement to cut the production by 10 million oil barrels per day.
South Korea wins US approval for humanitarian trade with Iran: Report Press TV 10 Apr 2020 -- South Korean officials say authorities have received a special permit from the United States to resume humanitarian trade with Iran amid claims of support for the Islamic Republic in its fight against the new coronavirus pandemic.
South Korea Cuts Deal With US to Resume Deliveries of Humanitarian Exports to Iran – Reports Sputnik 10 Apr 2020 -- Tehran has repeatedly called on Washington to abandon its "illegal" sanctions against the Islamic Republic, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing America of threatening the lives and wellbeing of millions of Iranians.
Iran's Foreign Ministry welcomes nomination of Iraq's new PM-designate Press TV 09 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry felicitates Iraq on the nomination of a new prime minister-designate, calling the move a step in the right direction.
Official: COVID19 death toll hits 4,110 in Iran IRNA 09 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Thursday that 32,309 people out of a total of 66,220 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 4,110 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Rights Group Says More Than 30 Inmates Killed In Iran Coronavirus Riots RFE/RL 09 Apr 2020 -- Amnesty International says it believes more than 30 prisoners have been killed by Iranian security forces amid rioting over fears of contracting the coronavirus.
President Rouhani: IMF must fulfill its duties without bias against Iran Press TV 09 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must fulfill its duties toward all member countries, including Iran, without any bias.
Ayatollah Khamenei hails Iranian nation for 'shining' performance in anti-virus battle Press TV 09 Apr 2020 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian nation's "shining" performance in the fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which he described as a "test" facing the entire world.
Iranian envoy blasts West media for hyping Iranian health official's remarks on China's virus figures Global Times 08 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian Ambassador to China stressed the long-standing bilateral relationship and trust between Iran and China and blasted Western media outlets for smearing the relations by hyping Iranian health official's remarks on China's coronavirus figures.
Official: Iran to increase COVID19 diagnostic tests IRNA 08 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that about 15,000 COVID19 diagnostic tests are carried out to examine people daily and the figure will increase to 20,000 cases.
FM Zarif: Iran ready to share experiences in coronavirus remedy IRNA 08 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in separate telephone conversations with his Armenian and Azerbaijani counterparts, stressed Tehran's readiness to share experiences in the remedy of coronavirus outbreak.
Majlis: Iran will enrich uranium unless EU gives objective guarantees to honor JCPOA IRNA 08 Apr 2020 -- Majlis National Security Commission said on Wednesday that Iran will enrich uranium unless the European Union gives objective guarantees to honor its commitments to Iran in the context of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
COVID-19 kills 121 more in Iran: Official IRNA 08 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that 29,812 people out of a total of 67,286 infected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) have survived whereas 4,003 have succumbed to death.
Iran Civil Defense Org gives report on anti-coronavirus efforts IRNA 08 Apr 2020 -- Head of Civil Defense Organization Brigadier-General Gholamreza Jalali presented a report Wednesday on the measures to counter the coronavirus pandemic which has killed near 3,800 Iranians.
COVID-19: Putin Tells Officials To 'Get Ready' For Fight; Iran Urges IMF To Move On Emergency Loan RFE/RL 08 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 82,000 with over 1.4 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
Rouhani: Iran to become self-sufficient in producing COVID19 kits IRNA 08 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to scientific and medical achievements in fighting coronavirus, saying Iran will soon become self-sufficient in producing COVID19 test kits.
Iran: US sanctions aggravate coronavirus pandemic, detrimental to entire world Press TV 08 Apr 2020 -- Iran's United Nations envoy has renewed the call for the lifting of unilateral American sanctions against other countries amid a global fight to curtail the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, saying the restrictions only cause the pandemic to accelerate.
Iran's overhauled, radar-evading Ghadir-class submarine joins naval fleet Press TV 08 Apr 2020 -- An overhauled radar-evading Ghadir-class Iranian submarine has joined the country's naval fleet.
US attempt to block Iranian funds in Europe nullified: Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2020 -- Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), also known as Bank Markazi, says the country has won a legal battle in Europe to dismiss a US attempt to have Iranian funds blocked and handed over to Washington for compensating the so-called victims of terror.
Iran warns IMF, says US cannot veto its request for loan Press TV 08 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani has warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider Iran's request for $5 billion without "discrimination" after reports said the US was seeking to block the loan.
Iran's Rouhani Calls on IMF to Provide Nation With $5Bln to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Sputnik 08 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide Tehran with $5 billion worth of support to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran ready to cooperate with Turkey on fight against COVID-19 outbreak: Zarif IRNA 07 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Tehran is ready to cooperate with Ankara on the fight against the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Iran to start 2nd phase of anti-coronavirus campaign IRNA 07 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education said on Tuesday that the second phase of smart social distancing initiative plan to counter-coronavirus will start as of today.
Coronavirus death toll reaches 3,872 in Iran IRNA 07 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office on Tuesday said that 20,239 people out of a total of 62,589 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 3,872 have lost their lives.
US to continue with economic sanctions on Iran despite epidemic: Pompeo Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington will continue with its economic sanctions against Iran as part of its attempts to bring about regime change.
Zarif: Iran needs no charity from US, only wants bans lifted amid virus crisis Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran, as a resource-rich nation, needs no charity from US President Donald Trump in its battle against a coronavirus pandemic, urging Washington instead to stop standing in the way of Tehran's oil sales and banking transactions.
Macron Calls On Iran To Respect Nuclear Obligations In Call With Rohani RFE/RL 07 Apr 2020 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Iran to respect its nuclear obligations as the world focuses its attention on the coronavirus pandemic.
Bashing Beijing: Iranian Official's Criticism Of China's Coronavirus Figures Causes Uproar RFE/RL 06 Apr 2020 -- Rare criticism by an Iranian Health Ministry official of China's controversial COVID-19 figures has angered hard-liners in Tehran, some of whom asked if he was speaking on behalf of the country's archrival, the United States.
Official: Coronavirus kills 136 more in Iran IRNA 06 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that 24,236 people out of a total of 60,500 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 3,739 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Iran to pay loans to 4m households to repair COVID-19 outbreak damages IRNA 06 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that the government has plans to pay loans to 4 million low-income Iranian households as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues.
Iran acknowledges assistance of 30 countries, int'l bodies over coronavirus campaign IRNA 06 Apr 2020 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday in his press conference after Nowruz that more than 30 countries and international organizations helped Iran over coronavirus campaign.
Iranian model for fighting pandemic based on domestic initiatives: Security chief Press TV 06 Apr 2020 -- The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the model used by the country to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic should be based on exclusive and domestic initiatives, noting that Iranians have learned how to weather critical conditions.
More than 30 countries helped Iran fight coronavirus: Foreign Ministry Press TV 06 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says more than 30 countries as well as a number of international organizations have provided it with assistance in its battle against the new coronavirus outbreak.
Iran's Sanctions Relief Scam US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2020
US bullying shows more during coronavirus outbreak: Gov't spokesman IRNA 06 Apr 2020 -- The spokesman of the Government of Iran said on Monday in his second video press conference that the bullying behavior of the United Stated was more clearly manifested during the time of the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran hails INSTEX service, saying not enough compared to EU commitments to Iran IRNA 06 Apr 2020 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that INSTEX launched by the EU states carried transactions for medical and emergency supplies, adding that Iran expects the EU partners to implement other commitments to Iran as well.
Iran has not asked and will never ask US for medical assistance: FM spox ISNA 06 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that Iran has not asked and will never ask the United States to help Tehran in its fight against the new coronavirus.
Iran draws €1bn from sovereign wealth fund to fight virus Press TV 06 Apr 2020 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has approved a government request for tapping into the sovereign wealth fund to finance the current nationwide fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran to have blocked funds released: Government spokesman Press TV 06 Apr 2020 -- The Iranian government says it will soon have parts of funds blocked abroad because of the US sanctions released and return to the country for the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Iran's production from South Pars Gas Field more than 700 million cubic meters IRNA 06 Apr 2020 -- The managing director of Pars Oil and Gas Company with installation of the jacket of Phase 11 the natural gas production of the gas field surpassed 700 million cubic meters.
Controlling COVID-19 possible through taking collective responsibility: Iran's official IRNA 05 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that every global epidemic could be controlled if it is dealt with taking collective responsibility by various societies and coronavirus is no exception.
Iranian President unveils new social distancing plan to contain COVID19 pandemic IRNA 05 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday unveiled the new smart social distancing plan, saying this activity will start on Saturday, April 18, and the same health protocols as well as monitoring in this regard must be practiced carefully.
Official: COVID19 kills 151 more in Iran IRNA 05 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that 22,011 people out of a total of 58,226 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 3,603 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Pres. Rouhani: No disagreement on fight against COVID-19 IRNA 05 Apr 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that there is no disagreement either between the governmental organization or the three branches of government in the battle against the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Iran's envoy outlines China anti-COVID19 donations IRNA 05 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh in a Twitter message outlined the list of China donations to Iran for fighting coronavirus.
President Rouhani: Low-risk businesses halted over coronavirus to resume Saturday Press TV 05 Apr 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says low-risk economic activities, which have been suspended over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, will resume from April 11.
Iran rallies to produce crucial supplies as US retains sanctions despite coronavirus Press TV 05 Apr 2020 -- Iran will increase the production of protective masks for coronavirus relief to 4 million per day by the end of this month, Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani says.
'Low Risk" Business to Resume in Iran VOA 05 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that "low risk" economic activities would resume on April 11 as the country continues to battle an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus death toll rises to 3,452 in Iran IRNA 04 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office said on Friday that the number of people who lost their lives to coronavirus has amounted to 3,452 while 19,736 others survived the fatal infection.
Iran to follow up COVID-19 distancing plan with new 'smart distancing' initiative: Rouhani Press TV 04 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that the country seeks to follow up on its existing physical distancing plan with a new 'smart distancing' initiative to curb the outbreak of COVID-19.
Tehran mayor elaborates on crippling impacts of sanctions on fighting COVID19 IRNA 04 Apr 2020 -- Tehran Mayor Pirouz Hanachi in an article published by the British daily newspaper 'The Guardian' seriously criticized the US sanctions in a situation that countries are fighting coronavirus, saying sanctions have disturbed the process of fighting the pandemic in Iran.
Sanctions are crippling Iran's fight against coronavirus: Tehran mayor Press TV 04 Apr 2020 -- The extra-territorial US sanctions prevent many countries and companies to do legitimate business with Iranians, particularly to sell medicines to the Islamic Republic, at a time that the country is severely fighting the deadly new coronavirus pandemic, the mayor of Tehran Pirouz Hanachi writes in an opinion in the British daily newspaper Guardian.
Iran to start building 6,000-ton destroyer, able to produce nuclear submarines: Defense Ministry Press TV 04 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Defense Ministry says that the country is planning to start the construction of a 6,000-ton destroyer this year and that it has the ability to produce nuclear-powered submarines.
Coronavirus Shatters Iranian Death Rituals, Robbing Many Of Last Farewell With Loved Ones RFE/RL 04 Apr 2020 -- Kambiz says the day he buried his 96-year-old grandmother, who died after contracting the coronavirus, was the "saddest and loneliest" day of his life.
Iran Accuses US Diplomats of Staging Coups, Arming Terrorists Amid Spat Over Slain Journalist Sputnik 04 Apr 2020 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of using "agents of terror" disguised as diplomats to carry out assassinations and engage in bomb plots across Europe on Thursday amid reports citing US intelligence that an Iranian hit squad was behind the death of a dissident Iranian journalist in Turkey late last year.
Iran hits back at Pompeo over alleged assassination attempt in Turkey Press TV 04 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for accusing "Iranian diplomats" of involvement in an alleged "assassination" in Turkey last November.
COVID-19: Iran 'Successfully' Battling Outbreak Despite Sanctions; Patriarch Seeks To Save Moscow RFE/RL 03 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll has surpassed 54,000 with over 1 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
Iran's COVID-19 situation will greatly change in coming days: Health minister Press TV 03 Apr 2020 -- Iran's health minister has said that the country's international standing in regards to containing the coronavirus outbreak will "greatly change" in coming days.
Iran to Start Building 6,000-Tonne Destroyer This Year - Marine Authority Sputnik 03 Apr 2020 -- Iran is planning to start the construction of a destroyer with a displacement of almost 6,000 tonnes already in 2020, the head of the Iranian Defence Ministry's Marine Industries Organisation said on Friday in an interview with the state-run Mehr news agency.
Latest Iranian Plotting Worrisome, Not Surprising, US Officials Say VOA 03 Apr 2020 -- Recent intelligence suggesting Iranian-backed forces in Iraq are actively plotting to hit U.S. troops may have stirred a new war of words between Washington and Tehran on social media, but it has done little to shock U.S. defense officials.
Coronavirus death toll rises to 3,300 in Iran IRNA 03 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office said on Friday that the number of people who lost their lives to coronavirus has amounted to 3,294 while 17,935 others survived the fatal infection.
Official: Iranians produce over 15 million anti-COVID19 face-masks IRNA 03 Apr 2020 -- Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade for commercial affairs Hossein Modares Khiabani said over 15 millions of coronavirus protection face-masks have been produced so far by Iranian production units.
US has no moral duty to ease Iran sanctions amid coronavirus pandemic: Trump Press TV 03 Apr 2020 -- President Donald Trump has said the US no "moral responsibility" to halt Iran sanctions if Tehran does not ask for it to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran's Majlis speaker tests positive for coronavirus IRNA 02 Apr 2020 -- Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani has tested positive for coronavirus and is in quarantine, said Majlis' News Department in a statement late on Thursday.
Health official rejects rumors on COVID-19 victims in Iran IRNA 02 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour on Thursday rejected rumors promoted by the opposition media claiming that over 100,000 people have been killed by the coronavirus in Iran.
Official: COVID-19 kills 124 more in Iran IRNA 02 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Thursday that 16,711 people out of a total of 50,468 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 3,160 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Official: Iran screens many Afghan, Pakistani pilgrims at borders IRNA 02 Apr 2020 -- Advisor to Iranian Minister of Health Mohammad Asaei Ardakani referred to safety measures taken at air and land borders, saying many Afghan and Pakistani pilgrims have been screened at the quarantines prepared at borders.
Iran Says Over 3,000 Dead From Coronavirus VOA 02 Apr 2020 -- Iran says its death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed 3,000. President Hassan Rouhani is also saying that the U.S. missed the opportunity to improve relations with Iran by lifting economic sanctions.
Iran closely watching US military movements in region IRNA 02 Apr 2020 -- Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri stated that Iran is watching the US military movements in the region closely.
Iran to give strongest response to US if its security at stake: Top general Press TV 02 Apr 2020 -- The chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says the country will show the most severe reaction to the United States if it does anything to undermine the security of the Islamic Republic.
Zarif rejects Trump's claim amid tensions in Iraq, says Iran won't initiate any war Press TV 02 Apr 2020 -- Iran's top diplomat has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran is about to launch an attack on American troops in Iraq, reaffirming the stance that the Islamic Republic will not initiate any war but it will decisively respond to aggression.
Zarif Says Iran 'Only Acts In Self-Defense' After Trump's Warning RFE/RL 02 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said his country "only acts in self-defense" after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran of a "heavy price" if it or its allies attack U.S. troops or assets in Iraq.
Report: Iran 'Directly Involved' In Killing Of Iranian Dissident In Turkey, U.S. Believes RFE/RL 02 Apr 2020 -- A senior U.S. official has told Reuters that Washington believes agents under the direction of Tehran were "directly involved" in the killing of an Iranian dissident in November in Turkey.
President praises Armed Forces for fighting coronavirus IRNA 01 Apr 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani appreciated the Iranian Armed Forces on Wednesday for fighting coronavirus.
Official: Coronavirus death toll hits 3,036 in Iran IRNA 01 Apr 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Wednesday that 15,473 people out of a total of 47,593 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 3,036 have unfortunately succumbed to death.
Iran to double COVID-19 test capacity to 20,000 per day Press TV 01 Apr 2020 -- A senior medical officer supervising the tests across the Iranian labs said on Wednesday that the number of tests will double in the coming days to help authorities better cope with the COVID-19 outbreak.
President Rouhani praises Iran Armed Forces for contributions to coronavirus fight Press TV 01 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the efforts of the Armed Forces to contribute to the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran fighting two viruses of corona, sanctions IRNA 01 Apr 2020 -- Tehran Mayor Pirouz Hanachi said that the purpose of video mapping on the Azadi Tower was to express solidarity with the people of the world who are now fighting coronavirus, adding that Iran is fighting both the coronavirus and the virus of sanctions.
Rouhani terms US sanctions as false, cruel, illegal IRNA 01 Apr 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the US' everlasting malignity, saying their sanctions are false, cruel and illegal.

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