US Sanctions Leading to 'Humanitarian Catastrophe': Iran's Zarif
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said US sanctions have made it “impossible” for Iranians to have access to essential drugs during the Covid-19 pandemic, warning that the bans are leading to a “humanitarian catastrophe”.
Iran UN Envoy Urges World to Defy US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations called on the international community to disobey the US’ economic terrorism against the Iranian people.
China Sending Iran New Aid Shipment, Vows Support in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A top Chinese politician gave an assurance that his country will keep supporting Iran in the battle with the coronavirus epidemic, saying a new shipment of medicine and health supplies will be delivered to Iran within the next few days.
Rouhani: UNSC Likely to Discuss Plan to Lift Sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said a plan would be under debate in the United Nations Security Council for lifting all of the sanctions against Iran because of the coronavirus outbreak.
US Using COVID-19 to Express Hostility: Iran’s Shamkhani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani lambasted the US authorities for resorting to the coronavirus outbreak for showing hostility towards other nations.
Iran Hits Back at US Spokeswoman for ‘Wuhan Virus’ Comments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed comments from Spokeswoman for the US Department of State Morgan Ortagus who described the clues to the US’ role in creation of the coronavirus as “conspiracy theories”.
Iran Urges Tunisia to Drum Up Support against US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Tunisia to employ its capacities as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council to trigger collective action against the “cruel and inhumane” American sanctions that have impeded Iran’s battle with the coronavirus epidemic.
World Should Condemn US Sanctions as War Crimes: Iranian Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to India called on the international health community to condemn the US sanctions as war crimes, since they are taking the lives of people.
President Holds US Accountable for Unemployment in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the US government is partly accountable for unemployment and other economic woes in Iran.
Iran’s Top General Praises Chinese Support in Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri commended China for providing Iran with medical assistance in the battle with COVID-19.
Pakistan Hails Iran’s Medical Support for Pilgrims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Pakistan praised Iran for providing medical services for the Pakistani pilgrims amid the outbreak of coronavirus.
Zarif: US Impeding Global Battle with COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif took a swipe at the US government for impeding the global fight against coronavirus, calling on all countries to defy Washington’s “mass punishment”.
Foreign Ministry Working to Address Problems of Iranian Truck Drivers Abroad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the ministry has launched efforts to settle the problems that Iranian truck drivers may be facing in the other countries, as in Europe.
Iran’s Defense Power Unaffected by COVID-19: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underlined that the country’s military and defense power has been by no means affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Ayatollah Khamenei Scorns US Offer to Help Iran in Coronavirus Battle
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei rejected the offer of help for Iran from the “untrustworthy” US government in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak, saying such disease may have been created by the US as part of its hostile plots against Iranians.
Iran Envoy in Contact with British Officials for Delivery of Masks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baeidinejad said he has notified the British authorities of the complaint that Tehran has not received the masks it has already purchased from the UK.
Qatar Sends New Aid Shipment to Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The second consignment of medical items dispatched by the Qatari government arrived in Iran on Saturday to help the country in the battle with the coronavirus epidemic.
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.
