


Japan Says Olympics on Track as Abe, Trump Talk on Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Japan on Friday said it was determined to hold a “safe and secure” Tokyo Olympics on schedule, after US President Donald Trump suggested a one year delay because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Army Commander Urges Aggressive Approach to Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari described the country’s situation following the outbreak of the new coronavirus as “the state of war” and said “an aggressive approach” should be adopted to tackle the issue.

Problems of Iranian Trucks Crossing Turkish Borders Solved: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey's Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan, in a telephone conversation with Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi, made assurances that the Iranian trucks would have no problem in crossing the country’s borders.

Coronavirus Updates in Iran: 2,134 Patients Treated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the COVID-19 outbreak in Iran has reached 49 only in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced Sunday, saying at least 2,134 patients have recovered from the respiratory disease.

Iran Offers Iraq Help in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council expressed the country’s readiness to assist neighboring Iraq in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
