ICRC to send SFr 500,000 humanitarian aid to Iran to fight against coronavirus
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will send 500,000 Swiss francs humanitarian aids to Iran in the combat against COVID-19, according to Barbara Rizzoli, a senior official with the ICRC.
Cellphone imports hit 290% growth in 11 months
The import of mobile phones into the country registered a 290 percent growth in 11 months of the last Iranian calendar year [from March 21, 2019 to Feb. 19, 2020] as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.
Iran voices unity against coronavirus with Azerbaijan , Armenia
In a telephone conversation with his counterparts on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Iran voiced his country's unity with Azerbaijan and Armenia in combat against COVID-19.
3,993 died of COVID-19 in Iran
The number of people who died of the coronavirus outbreak in Iran has risen to 3,993 with 64,586 confirmed cases since the outbreak.
Mehran Border to Remain Closed until April 19
IRICA official says Iran-Iraq Mehran joint border will not resume operation until April 19, due to the request of the Iraqi side.
North Khorasan exports $115 million per annum
Some 401,500 tons of commodities worth over $115 million is the number of exports from the northeastern Iranian province of North Khorasan.
US: Iran Sanctions Not to Be Lifted despite COVID-19 Outbreak
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington has no plans to lift its sanctions against Iran despite the outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
INSTEX Activities Only Limited to Coronavirus Era
Head of Iran-Austria Chamber of Commerce says activities of European Union’s financial mechanism, INSTEX, is currently limited to the Coronavirus era and Iran’s main challenge will be providing necessary financial resources for saving the INSTEX activities.
Ehsan Hadadi Recovers from Coronavirus
Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi has fully recovered from the coronavirus.
No Shortage of Basic Commodities in Iran
Iran’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri assured people that the country is not going to face any shortage of basic commodities in the current Iranian year (started March 20), particularly amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.