Videos

In all-out battle against COVID-19, Iran enhances screening amid rise in infections

Mar 17, 2020 04:45

Iran’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 patients has passed the 14,990 mark of which over 850 people have died and nearly 5,000 have recovered, as the novel virus struggles to survive.
WHO chief: 'Test every suspected case' of COVID-19

Mar 17, 2020 04:33

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief has urged all countries to test every suspected coronavirus case, warning that the pandemic is the “defining global health crisis of our time.”
Funerals held for people killed in US airstrikes in Iraq

Mar 14, 2020 14:54

Iraqis held a funeral procession in Najaf on Saturday, March 14, for some of those killed in US airstrikes on Friday.
Iran: Red Crescent to increase production of medical apparel

Mar 12, 2020 02:14

The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced it is increasing the production of three-layer masks and hospital clothing. The masks are said to be giving a higher level of protection against the novel coronavirus.
Iran doing its best in COVID-19 battle despite lack of equipment: WHO

Mar 12, 2020 02:07

Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) says the Islamic Republic of Iran is doing its best in the fight against the novel coronavirus despite a lack of sufficient equipment and facilities mainly caused by the US sanctions.
Only one of 14 temporary hospitals running in Wuhan as more patients recover

Mar 10, 2020 04:32

Another two temporary hospitals in Wuhan, the capital city of central China's Hubei Province, closed on Monday, with only one of the 14 temporary hospitals remaining in operation.
WHO says very optimistic about Iran's anti-coronavirus fight, vows full support

Mar 08, 2020 03:27

The World Health Organization (WHO) says it will "provide all the support" to the Iranian government in its fight against the deadly novel coronavirus, expressing great optimism that the Islamic Republic will succeed in containing the disease.
Fists fly in Turkish parliament after opposition MP criticizes Erdogan

Mar 05, 2020 02:54

A fistfight erupted in the Turkish parliament on Wednesday during a speech by an opposition lawmaker who earlier accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of disrespecting Turkish soldiers who died in Syria.
South Korean sect leader apologizes over coronavirus spread

Mar 02, 2020 12:14

The leader of a South Korean sect linked to more than half of the country's 4,000-plus coronavirus cases apologized Monday for the spread of the disease.
Iran carries out regular sanitization in public places to contain corona spread

Mar 02, 2020 03:44

As the new coronavirus claims more lives in Iran, the country speeds up efforts to combat the highly-contagious disease.