Iran imposes strict hygiene rules to ensure COVID safety at polling stations

Iran imposes strict hygiene rules to ensure COVID safety at polling stations

The Iranian health ministry has ensured the public about the safety of polling stations against the coronavirus during the June 18 presidential and council elections. Deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi said on Thursday that strict hygiene regulations will be enforced at more than 10,000 polling stations across Iran that would accommodate the votes on a weekend holiday on Friday.

Thursday, June 17, 2021 04:43

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Iran marks National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements

Iran marks National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements

Iran has marked its National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements, including home-grown air defense systems, inside selected military bases across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sunday, April 18, 2021 01:39

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Iran coronavirus fatalities drop to double figures for first time in month

Iran coronavirus fatalities drop to double figures for first time in month

Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki says the number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus pandemic has dropped to double figures for the first time in one month.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 03:02

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Leader cancels New Year speech over coronavirus epidemic

Leader cancels New Year speech over coronavirus epidemic

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has canceled his regular New Year speech at the Imam Reza Holy Shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad in line with health officials’ recommendations to prevent further spread of an ongoing coronavirus epidemic in the country.

Monday, March 09, 2020 08:38

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Iran strongly dismisses Pompeo`s `hypocritical` claim on coronavirus response

Iran strongly dismisses Pompeo's 'hypocritical' claim on coronavirus response

Iran has dismissed a "hypocritical" claim made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about making an offer to Tehran to help the Islamic Republic fight the new coronavirus, saying such remarks pursue political purposes and aim to distract the world public opinion.

Friday, February 28, 2020 09:52

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