Iranian Spokesman: No Interruption to Social Distancing
The spokesperson for the Iranian administration dismissed speculation about a halt to the social distancing measures to counter the coronavirus pandemic, saying the government cares about both the health and economic life of people.
Leader agrees with withdrawal of €1bn from NDFI for battling coronavirus
In a letter to the Leader of the Islamic Republic on Monday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed gratitude for the issued permit by Ayatollah Khamenei, allowing withdrawal of one billion euros from National Development Fund Of Iran (NDFI) to combat the lethal coronavirus in the country.
Taliban: US agreement reaching breaking point
Taliban says the deal with the US is nearing a breaking point because Washington and the Afghan government are violating its terms.
Sanctions Removal Requests Rejected
Iran’s official and repeated requests for the removal of US sanctions amid coronavirus pandemic have been rejected due to US “bullying temperament.”
Official Hails IRGC Efforts to Open 500-Bed Hospital in Eastern Tehran
Dr. Alireza Zali, who is in charge of Tehran's Coronavirus Combat Headquarters, praised the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps for opening a 500-bed mobile hospital in the capital amid the country’s ongoing fight against the virus pandemic.
Iran envoy to Brussels: EU must stop coping with US sanctions
Iranian Ambassador to Brussels Gholamhossein Dehqani called on the European Union to oppose the continuation of the illegal sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran.
2 medical aid cargoes to arrive in Tehran from Beijing tonight
Iran's ambassador to China, in a tweet, announced that two health and medical aid consignments will be sent to Iran from Beijing on Saturday night.
Johnson Invites Labour Party to Cooperate in COVID-19 Emergency
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson invited the leaders of opposition parties to work with him during this "moment of national emergency".
EU: humanitarian sanctions waiver amid pandemic
EU supported the application of the “humanitarian exception” so that sanctions are suspended amid the countries' efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
UN to Discuss on Holding World Leaders Meeting
The former Nigerian ambassador said “in the coming month we’ll make a decision about leaders meeting through the normal means,” which means consulting all UN member states.