Erdogan asks Putin to step aside in Syria
Erdogan had asked President Vladimir Putin of Russia to step aside in Syria and leave Turkey to deal with the Syrian government alone after 34 Turkish soldiers were killed this week.
China delivers 50k test kits as part of aids to contain Covid-19 in Iran
Iranian Embassy in China on Saturday announced the Red Cross Society of China has delivered the second cargo of humanitarian aid, including 50,000 test kits, to Iran's Health Ministry to help combat the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Rouhani hold phone talks with Turkish ,Russian counterparts on Idlib issue
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held phone conversations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the latest development in Syria’s Idlib.
3 Army Hospitals Designated for Coronavirus Patients
Deputy Chief of Iran’s Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari highlighted the Army’s efforts to help counter the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, saying the force has designated three of its hospitals for the treatment of coronavirus patients.
Coronavirus Cases in Iran Rise to 593
The spokesman for Iran’s National Headquarters for Coronavirus Management said that over the past 24 hours, 205 more people have been confirmed to have contracted the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 593.
Pakistan borders with Iran opened after a week
Pakistan on Saturday reopened its border crossings with Iran after it closed them due to coronavirus outbreak in the region.
Foreign Ministry Warns against Traveling to South Korea
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has advised Iranian nationals to take cautionary measures and avoid travelling to South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
NATO Head Visits Afghanistan amid Peace Deal
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg was in Afghanistan on Saturday for meetings with officials as the United States and the Taliban were to sign a long-sought deal.
Mehran border suspended by Iraq
By the decision of Iraqi Wasit Governorate, activity in Mehran-Zarbatieh Border was suspended for a period of two weeks, effective as of Feb. 28.
Iran, IFRC Discuss Ways to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Mohsen Baharvand and Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Jagan Chapagain exchanged views about ways to fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic.