Mayors of Tehran, Kabul Discuss Joint Action against COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The mayors of Tehran and Kabul discussed ways to broaden cooperation between the two municipalities and share experiences in the battle with the novel coronavirus.
Google Play Removes Iranian App Used against Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The anti-Iran sanctions imposed by the “Wild West” have forced Google to remove Iranian mobile application ‘Mask’, developed to tackle the novel coronavirus and warn people to avoid high-risk areas, from its Play Store, a health official said.
Iran’s Envoy to Sri Lanka Submits Credentials Online
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic’s new ambassador to Sri Lanka became the first Iranian envoy to have submitted his credentials to head of a foreign state via videoconference.
President: Iran’s Success in Handling COVID-19 Disproves Biased Judgments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country’s success in tackling the novel coronavirus epidemic and handling of the situation under the foreign sanctions have disproved the wrong and biased judgments about the Iranian government and nation.
Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Western Failure in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the defeat that the West has suffered in handling the COVID-19 outbreak, stressing that such failure must be made public to enable the nations to make important decisions about their fate.
President Orders Surge in Production of Iranian Test Kits for COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani issued an order to boost the production of homegrown test kits for the diagnosis of the novel coronavirus in order to pave the way for their export.
Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Borrell Hold Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation on Friday.
Iran Sends Medical Supplies to Germany, Lebanon, Afghanistan: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country has shipped medical items to Germany, Lebanon and Afghanistan as a gesture of solidarity amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran, Azerbaijan Eager to Boost Economic Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Presidential officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan weighed plans to promote the economic ties between the two neighbors regardless of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Iran, Georgia Discuss COVID-19 Outbreak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top diplomats from Iran and Georgia discussed the battle against the novel coronavirus in a telephone conversation.
Ending Sanctions Only Way to Prove US Sincerity in Offering Help, Rouhani Tells Abe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a telephone conversation with Japan’s prime minister, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the US should first lift the unlawful sanctions against Tehran to prove it is sincere in offering help in the battle with the novel coronavirus.
President Rouhani: US Hostile Policies Hampering Iran’s Battle with COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In an address to an online summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed the US’ inhumane and illegal policies for obstructing or preventing Iran’s plans to obtain medical supplies and for disrupting the efforts to contain the novel coronavirus.
Iran Ready to Share Experiences in COVID-19 Battle with Friends: Top Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s highest-ranking military commander expressed the Iranian Armed Forces’ readiness to share their experiences in the fight against the novel coronavirus with friendly countries across the region.
Iran’s Zarif Discusses War on Coronavirus with Foreign Officials
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with a number of officials from the neighboring countries to coordinate efforts in the battle with the novel coronavirus.
Iran, Turkmenistan Discuss Concerted Action against COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkmen counterpart weighed plans to enhance cooperation between Tehran and Ashgabat in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic and resume the normal trade ties between the two neighbors.
Iran’s Defense Ministry Donates COVID-19 Test Kits to Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Defense Ministry provided Afghanistan with a consignment of novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits.
Iran, Armenia Urge Normalization of Trade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s president and the prime minister of Armenia called for plans to normalize the trade exchanges between the two neighbors following a slump in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, stressing that resumption of trade should conform to health protocols.
Iran, South Africa Eye Medical Cooperation in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The presidents of Iran and South Africa explored avenues the two countries can pursue to stand against the US sanctions, contribute to peace in Syria and Yemen, and share the experiences and information in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
