FFIRI reacts to linking Gabriel Calderon

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has denied speculations about linking the federation to Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon.

Coronavirus in Iran: more than 50% recovered

TEHRAN- The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 68,192, of whom 4,232 have died and 35,465 recovered.

Iran launches advanced anti-viral face mask production line

TEHRAN – The Iranian Defense Ministry inaugurated on Thursday a production line for manufacturing ionized face masks which offer better protection against the coronavirus and can be used for up to 50 hours.

Coronavirus infection, mortality in Iran on downward trend

TEHRAN- The number of infections with the coronavirus and mortality in Iran are on a downward trend.

Rouhani urges IMF to fulfill duties toward corona-hit countries

TEHRAN– President Hassan Rouhani called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to follow the US bullying and shoulder its responsibilities toward other countries, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 in Iran: 64,586 infected, 3,993 died, 29,172 recovered

TEHRAN- The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 64,586, of whom 3,993 have died and 29,712 recovered.

Tehran to mark Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites online

TEHRAN – A number of experts in the fields of cultural heritage, architecture, and restoration will convene a video conference on April 17 to mark the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

By Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Iran's budget most non-oil reliant in history: energy expert

TEHRAN – Ex-Iranian lawmaker and senior energy expert says despite some concerns about Iran's economy under coronavirus pandemic and the cut in its oil revenues, the country has planned a budget which is the most oil-independent one in its history.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Coronavirus urges people to change: cartoonist Einstein

TEHRAN – Brazilian cartoonist and illustrator Cival Einstein regards the COVID-19 pandemic as the fight of David and Goliath, calling it a war that has forced people to change

Olympics postponement an opportunity not a threat: Salehi Amiri

TEHRAN - The President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Islamic Republic of Iran Reza Salehi Amiri believes that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponement will not harm the country’s sportspersons and he sees it as an opportunity not a threat.

Coronavirus in Iran: total cases reach 62,589, death toll at 3,872

TEHRAN- The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 62,589, of whom 3,872 have died and 27,039 recovered.

Remembering Ghayeghran on his death anniversary

TEHRAN – Late legendary footballer Sirous Ghayeghran remains frozen in time for any Iranian football fan.

Govt. to support tourist places shut over coronavirus

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has drafted a plan to support tourist places, which have been shut down over the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Iranian startups in full swing to combat COVID-19

TEHRAN – Since the onset of the coronavirus epidemic, startups, as well as knowledge-based companies, have been working round the clock to provide items to combat the outbreak.

“Kuchake Jangali” composer Mohammad Mirzamani recovers from Covid-19

TEHRAN – Mohammad Mirzamani, the composer of the 1980s popular TV series “Kuchake Jangali”, who was tested positive for the coronavirus mid-March, has recovered and resting at home.

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

Iran starts clinical trial on effectiveness of coronavirus drug

TEHRAN — Iranian medical authorities have agreed on carrying out a clinical trial on the effectiveness of favipiravir, a drug originally used in Japan for the treatment of new types of influenza.

Coronavirus cases in Iran go past 60,000, death toll at 3,739

TEHRAN- The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 60,500, of whom 3,739 have died and 24,236 recovered.

Three Italian coaches shortlisted to lead Iran

TEHRAN – Three Italian coaches have been shortlisted to lead Iran national volleyball team.

Iran allocates $240m for compensating corona flight cancelations

TEHRAN  - The Iranian government has allocated 10 trillion rials (about $240 million (at the official rate of 42,000 rials) to help airliners refund the cost of flights, which have been canceled by the novel coronavirus.

Firefighters disinfect Tehran streets against COVID-19

Firefighters in central parts of Tehran are using their fogging machines to disinfect streets against the novel coronavirus on Friday, April 3.  

Iran president extends postponement of sports activities until April 18

TEHRAN - Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday the sports activity would be extended to April 18 in the Middle Eastern country due to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Iran's death toll hits 3,603, total cases at 58,226

TEHRAN- The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 58,226, of whom 3,603 have died and 22,011 recovered.

Science ministry to support researchers in fight against coronavirus

TEHRAN– The Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology will back national and international researchers in line with combating the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

ICOM calls for urgent relief funds to tackle impact of coronavirus

TEHRAN – The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has called on policy and decision-makers to urgently allocate relief funds to tackle the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on museums and their staff as an essential part of the identity of the peoples and nations.

By Zahra Bahadivand Chegini

COVID-19, an uninvited guest who helped us cherish our planet, family more

The widespread outbreak of the coronavirus has created a new situation in the human world. From political troubles and disputes to the humankind’s potential vulnerability to confront nature, and the increasing importance of science in human life, are part of changes and hints caused by the introduction of the virus into modern human life.

By Yusuf Abdullahi

COVID 19: Comply with court order on Zakzaky; release him now

In the name of Allah Who states “… if anyone saved a life, it will be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our messengers with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land” Quran5:32 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon His noble servant, our master Muhammad (S) and his purified progeny. 

By Mohammad Ahmadzadeh

COVID-19 brought to the fore neoliberalism’s emptiness

It might be too soon to evaluate the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on global politics and economy.