Iran, Russia Weigh Plans to Boost Ties, Share Experiences in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed ways to maintain and expand trade ties amid the outbreak of the coronavirus and promote mutual cooperation in the fight against the disease.
Iran Ready to Provide Azerbaijan with Coronavirus Fight Equipment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country’s readiness to provide the Republic of Azerbaijan with the necessary equipment for containing the novel coronavirus and share its experiences in the battle with the contagious disease with neighboring states.
Coronavirus Infection, Mortality Rates in Iran on Decline: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The novel coronavirus infection rate and the number of deaths from the disease are on a downward trend in Iran, the spokesperson for the administration said.
Iraq’s Nujaba Vows Support for Iranians in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The representative of the secretary-general of Iraq’s al-Nujaba Movement said the Shiite resistance group will spare no effort to assist Iranians in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
Kuwait Expresses Solidarity with Iran in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Marzouq al-Ghanim expressed his country’s solidarity with Iran in dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
President of Iranian Seminaries Sends Letter to Int’l Religious Leaders
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a letter to fifty religious leaders across the world, the president of the theological schools of Iran expressed the country’s readiness to share its experience in handling the novel coronavirus with other countries.
President Urges Plans to Resume Necessary Travels to, from Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani ordered three ministries to formulate the necessary health protocols to allow for the resumption of inevitable foreign travels to or from Iran.
Palestinian Leaders Appreciate Iran’s Support
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leaders of two major Palestinian movements, Islamic Jihad and Hamas, admired the Islamic Republic for supporting the people of Palestine and anti-Israeli resistance groups.
Iran Foreign Ministry Not Meddling with Coronavirus Health Protocols: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed speculation that the ministry was meddling with the enforcement of the health protocols for containing the novel coronavirus, saying it is only working on the repatriation of Iranian nationals stranded in other countries.
Iranian President Commends Armed Forces for Help in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Hassan Rouhani praised the country’s Armed Force for the great assistance they have been providing for the medical society in the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Iran Making Arrangements to Bring Back Students from Italy: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said efforts are underway to facilitate the return of Iranian students from Italy amid the critical situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the European country.
Army Chief: Iranian Armed Forces An Iron Dam in Face of Enemies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi praised the country’s military forces for acting like an iron dam protecting people against the enemies.
Iran’s Army Symbol of Support for Nation, Not Belligerence: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the Army for protecting the nation and fighting off the overt and covert enemies in all circumstances.
Iran Celebrates National Army Day with Medical Service Parades
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Instead of holding military parades to celebrate the Army Day and the Ground Force Day, the Iranian military units held health service parades across the country on Friday to express readiness to assist the medical society in the battle with the novel coronavirus.
Iran’s FM Praises China for Help in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lauded China for assisting the Islamic Republic in the fight against the novel coronavirus and for condemning the US sanctions against Tehran.
US at Highest Level of Vulnerability: Iranian General
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The strategic dilemmas that the US is facing in the world and Washington’s dysfunctional policies coupled with the coronavirus crisis have put the US at the highest level of vulnerability and erosion, a senior Iranian commander said.
Iran’s Army Ready to Share Experience in Coronavirus Battle with Other Nations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force said his units are ready to provide other countries with the experiences in the fight against coronavirus at the discretion of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Sanctions amid COVID-19 Outbreak Go Counter to Humanity’s Interests: Iran’s UN Mission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations denounced unilateral sanctions for impairing the world’s ability to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic, saying the maintenance of sanctions amid such a global health crisis runs counter to the common interests of humanity.
