Iran Rejects Saudi-Led Coalition’s Accusations, Urges End to Yemen War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi shrugged off the baseless allegations made by the Saudi-led military coalition that Iranian experts are in Yemen, calling on the aggressors to end the war against Yemeni people.
Coronavirus Updates in Iran: Over 15,000 Patients Recover
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of coronavirus patients in Iran exceeded 47,000 on Wednesday, of whom nearly 15,500 have recovered and been discharged from the hospital, the Health Ministry’s spokesman announced.
Under Specter of Coronavirus, Iranians Celebrate Nature Day at Home
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Unlike in previous years, when the parks and green countryside across Iran were packed with picnickers marking the Nature Day, people are celebrating this year’s Sizdah-Bedar at home due to the outbreak of COVID-19 that has infected more than 44,000 people in the country so far.
Rudkhan Castle: A Brick, Stone Medieval Castle in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Rudkhan (also Roudkhan or Roodkhan) Castle is a Sassanid (226-651 CE) structure that was rebuilt in the Seljuq era (1038-1118) and later became an Ismaili stronghold.
Iran Warns against American Military Moves in Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman warned that the recent American military moves in Iraq could escalate the regional tensions.
Iran’s Beiranvand among Five Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran international goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand will vie with Park Ji-sung (Korea Republic), Sami Al Jaber (Saudi Arabia), Tim Cahill (Australia) and Keisuke Honda (Japan) to be named as the Asian FIFA World Cup Hero.
Nujaba Warns US of Painful Response from Iraqi Forces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Representative of the secretary-general of Iraq’s al-Nujaba Movement, a major Shiite resistance group, warned the US that the Iraqi forces are fully prepared to give a crushing and painful response to any aggressive military action.
Spokesman Raps US Statement on Iran’s Battle with Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed as “meddlesome and hateful” the statements issued by the US State Department on Iran’s fight against coronavirus, saying such demagogic remarks reveal the hatemongering nature of the US regime.
Hassan Yazdani among Top 10 at 86 UWW Ranking
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hassan Yazdani Charati from Iran sits top of the 86kg weight category in the United World Wrestling (UWW)’s ranking.
US Virus Deaths Pass 4,000: Johns Hopkins
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The total US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 4,000 early Wednesday, more than double the number from three days earlier, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Iran to Give ‘Destructive Response’ to Enemies’ Slightest Mistake: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that enemies will receive a crushing response in case of making the “slightest mistake” against Iran.
Iran President Extends Social Distancing Guidelines until April 8
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday extended social distancing measures until April 8 to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus across the country.
Death Toll from Coronavirus Rises to 2,898 in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpoor said on Tuesday that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country has reached 44,606.
Iran Calls for Peaceful Settlement of Karabakh Dispute
TEHRAN (Tehran) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi called for the peaceful settlement of conflicts over Nagorno-Karabakh, saying the Islamic Republic is opposed to any measure that would lead to the escalation of tensions over the disputed region.
Blast Halts Iran’s Gas Exports to Turkey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s natural gas exports to Turkey have stopped following an explosion on a pipeline near their joint border, an official at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said on Tuesday.
Iran Mass-Produces Homegrown Rapid Test Kits for COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Ministry has begun the mass production of rapid coronavirus test kits which yield a faster result compared to PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) based kits.
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”.
Europe's Trade System with Iran Makes First Deal: Germany
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The German foreign ministry said on Tuesday that a system they set up to enable trade with Tehran has finally concluded its first transaction, facilitating the export of medical goods.
