Afghanistan borders with Iran opens
The office of Afghanistan National Security Council announced on Tuesday the reopening of the country’s borders with Iran after a temporary closure.
Schools shut and disinfected against COVID-19
Schools in the city of Tehran are being disinfected in order to curb the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
Assembly of Experts cancels meeting due to coronavirus
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has canceled its upcoming sessions due to the concerns over the new coronavirus outbreak.
Iran denies claim of 50 deaths
Iran government vowed Monday to be transparent after being accused of covering up the deadliest coronavirus outbreak outside China, dismissing claims the toll could be as high as 50 in one city alone.
Official Discloses Number of People Affected With Coronavirus
The number of those infected with coronavirus in Iran has so far exceeded 60 people, Iranian Deputy Minister of Health and Medical Education Iraj Harirchi said at the press conference.
Iranian, Turkish Top Diplomats Discuss Coronavirus Epidemic
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, in a phone conversation on Monday talked about a host of issues, including the latest efforts to control the coronavirus outbreak.
IRGC Ready to Help with Fighting Coronavirus
IRGC forces are fully ready to help Iranian health officials to control and fight against the outbreak of coronavirus, commander says.
Quarantining cities for coronavirus not in order; official says
Deputy Minister of Ministry of Health and Medical Education Iraj Harirchi said, “We do not agree on quarantining at all.
Iran shut museums, historical sites amid fears of coronavirus outbreak
Iran has temporarily closed cultural heritage museums and historical sites in 15 provinces in a preventive measure amid fears of coronavirus outbreak.
Rouhani: Mobilise all facilities for stopping coronavirus outbreak
President Hassan Rouhani instructed the Minister of Health and Medical Education to hold regular meetings and mobilize all facilities of its related bodies for stopping the outbreak of coronavirus and eradicating it as soon as possible.