COVID-19 cases in Iran rise to 28, death toll hits 6

TEHRAN – The number of people diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, in Iran has increased to 28, of whom six have so far lost their lives.

WHO provides Iran with new coronavirus test kits

TEHRAN – Iran has received extra diagnostic kits and personal protective equipment to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Iran announces 13 new cases of coronavirus infection

TEHRAN – Thirteen new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, have been identified in Iran, deputy health minister Kiyanoush Jahanpour said on Friday.

In fight against COVID-19 we are together, Chinese envoy to Tehran says

TEHRAN - Chang Hua, Ambassador of China to the Islamic Republic of Iran, has said the Chinese and the Iranian nations stand together in fight against the novel coronavirus.

Two patients infected with coronavirus in Iran die

TEHRAN - The Health Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that two persons diagnosed with the coronavirus outbreak have died.

Iran confirms first 2 test positive for coronavirus

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities confirmed on Wednesday two cases of the new coronavirus, the first in the country.

Projection mapping in Tehran sends sympathy to Chinese battling coronavirus

TEHRAN – In a ceremony on Tuesday night, a projection mapping was carried out on the iconic Azadi Tower in Tehran to convey the message of sympathy with Chinese people fighting coronavirus.

Iran wary of Syria and Qatar threat in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - Qualification for the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup will kick off on Thursday and Iran will meet Syria and Qatar in Tehran’s Azadi Hall on Thursday and Sunday in Group E.

Iran water polo in shock over FINA’s decision

TEHRAN – Iran Swimming Federation still is in shock after International Swimming Federation (FINA) introduced Kazakhstan as Asia’s water polo representative in the 2020 Olympic Games.

By Payam Mohebbi, Head of Tehran Pet Hospital

Coronavirus and media literacy

These days we hear a lot of news through the media, even in official news agencies, about the Coronavirus, the number of people infected and the deaths, which can raise our concern; so I intend to give tips about the Coronavirus.

Chinese FM appreciates Zarif as ‘first foreign minister who sent sympathy’ since coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday appreciated his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif for being the first foreign minister who sent sympathy to the Chinese people since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

We deeply feel Iranians’ friendship as China battling coronavirus: ambassador

TEHRAN – In a tweet in Persian language on Thursday, the Chinese ambassador to Tehran thanked the Iranians for sympathizing with the Chinese in their campaign against coronavirus.

Iran denies first case of coronavirus death

TEHRAN – An official with the Iranian health ministry denied reports claiming that the first case of death has occurred as a result of coronavirus in the country.

By M.A. Saki

We are all Chinese

At this difficult time that the Chinese people are grappling with the novel coronavirus it is our human and moral duty to show a feeling of empathy toward the Chinese.

By Afshin Majlesi

Beijing envoy says will make every effort to expand Iran-China tourism ties

Chinese ambassador in Tehran Chang Hua said on Wednesday that the embassy will make every effort to expand tourism relations between the two countries.

By Afshin Majlesi

Mahan Air clarifies why did not suspend China flights after requested ban

TEHRAN – Over the past days some media outlets blamed Iran’s Mahan Air for why it continued a number of China services for days despite the health ministry’s call for a halt (due to the outbreak of coronavirus).

Iran B beaten by Thailand B at SAT International Futsal C’ship

TEHRAN - Iran B futsal team lost to Thailand B 5-0 at the SAT International Futsal Championship Hat Yai Thailand 2020 on Wednesday.

Zarif lauds China’s successful measures to contain coronavirus epidemic

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lauded China’s “successful measures” to fight the coronavirus epidemic.

China thanks Iran, others for humanitarian aid

TEHRAN — China has thanked Iran and some other countries for their help in dealing with the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak, saying “a friend in need is a friend indeed.”

Gilead’s remdesivir enters China phase III trial to fight coronavirus

China will kickstart a phase III trial Feb. 3 to determine whether patients with 2019-nCoV can be treated with Gilead Sciences Inc.’s NUC inhibitor, remdesivir, which was originally developed for Ebola, four days after a U.S. patient was said to have recovered by using the drug candidate.

AFC Futsal Championship 2020 postponed

TEHRAN - The Asian Football confederation (AFC) has announced that the 2020 Asian Futsal Championship that was scheduled to be played in Turkmenistan from February 26 to March 8 has been postponed, due to the coronavirus outbreak in China and growing list of the other countries.

Iran reports first suspected coronavirus case

TEHRAN – The first person suspected of having the coronavirus in Iran was identified and hospitalized in the city of Isfahan, IRIB reported.

Iran ease past Malaysia at SAT Futsal Championship Thailand

TEHRAN – Iran B futsal team defeated Malaysia 5-0 at the SAT International Futsal Championship Hat Yai Thailand 2020 on Monday.

OPEC should take action to calm the stressed market: Zanganeh

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said on Monday that OPEC nations should try to balance the oil market which has tumbled as the worries over the impacts of the coronavirus continue to grow.

WHO sends novel coronavirus test kits to Iran

TEHRAN – Novel coronavirus detection kits have been shipped to Iran in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Kianoush Jahanpour, head of the Iranian health ministry’s public relations department, has announced.

Iran B futsal team beat Tajikistan at Thailand tourney

TEHRAN – Iran B futsal team defeated Tajikistan 3-2 at the SAT International Futsal Championship Hat Yai Thailand 2020.

Iran suspends China flights due to coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran has restricted all flights and recreational travels to and from China due to coronavirus outbreak, IRIB news agency reported on Saturday.

By Ebrahim Fallahi

Coronavirus spreading pessimism across oil markets

Fears over the spread of the Coronavirus continue to overshadow the oil market as the number of people sickened by the virus has exceeded 10,000 globally and the death toll in China has passed over 200.

Majid Majidi says ready to make film on China’s struggle with coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oscar-nominated filmmaker Majid Majidi has announced his readiness to make a film on the Chinese people’s struggle against coronavirus, which has so far claimed over 200 lives in the country.