Iran Developing in Making COVID-19 Vaccine: Minister
The Iranian minister of health said he has good news about a vaccine being developed in the country for the coronavirus disease.
President Orders Formation of Committee for Trade with Neighbors
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani ordered the formation of a committee comprising multiple organizations tasked with facilitating and promoting trade with neighboring states.
IME Weekly Trade Surpasses $221m
IME announced that 543,582 tons of commodities, valued at over $221 million, were traded in its domestic trading and export halls in the week ending October 8.
Fines for Violators Not Wearing Face Masks
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani introduced fines for violators as the country has made it mandatory to wear face masks in the capital Tehran.
Iran Providing 90% of Refining Parts by Domestic Manufacturers
An official with the Tehran Oil Refining Company said more than 90% of the company's refining parts and equipment are provided by domestic manufacturers.
Iran’s Guardian Council: Women Can Run for President
Spokesman for Iran’s Guardian Council Abbasali Kadkhodaei said women can register as candidates to run for president.
Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Iran Close to 500,000
More than 3,800 new coronavirus patients have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infected cases close to 500,000.
New Navy Achievements to Be Unveiled in Two Months
Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Saturday that Iran's new navy achievements will be unveiled by the end of December.
$100 Million Allocated to Buy COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits: Iranian President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the administration has allocated $100 million to purchase the test kits that allow rapid detection of coronavirus infection.
Divest Shares of Farming Company to Private Owners Canceled
Iran’s Supreme Audit Court has canceled a government decision made two years ago to divest shares in the country’s largest farming company to private owners.