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Iranians urged to take virus ‘seriously’ as cases stay high

Al-Monitor - Iran urged its citizens to take social distancing "more seriously" on Friday as it announced more than 1,500…

How the coronavirus is cementing Iran’s tilt towards China

atlanticcouncil.org - The Iran-China bilateral relationship has been gaining strategic significance for more than a decade and the coronavirus pandemic…

Global report: Iranian infections rise as France plans for resurgence

theguardian.com - New coronavirus infections in Iran have risen sharply since the country relaxed its restrictions on movement, while France has said it will…

Iraqis Buy Camel Urine From Iran Believing In Its Medicinal Benefits

Radiofarda - Hamed Tarhib, a distributor of camel products in Iran, says he sells camel urine to Iraqi travelers for…

Iran Officials Promise More Leniency Toward Workers But Persecution Continues

Radiofarda - Iran's Judiciary Spokesman on Tuesday said they have advised authorities to deal with labor protests leniently while new…

Iran Says Two Terrorist Cells Destroyed, Three Guard Members Killed In Operation

Radiofarda - An Iranian news agency with close ties to the Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday reported that the Intelligence Ministry…

Trump Vetoes Resolution Limiting Iran War Powers

RFL/RE - U.S. President Trump has vetoed a congressional resolution to prevent military action against Iran without first receiving permission…

Trump Vetoes Resolution Limiting Iran War Powers

RFL/RE - Iranian President Hassan Rohani has threatened a "crushing response" if the United States continues efforts to prolong a…

Iran: Executed Juvenile Offender Majid Esmaeilzadeh Was Tortured to Confess

Iran Human Rights (IHR) - Majid Esmaeilzadeh, a juvenile offender who was executed at Ardabil prison on April 18, 2020,…

Iran Accused of Spreading Coronavirus Throughout the Middle East

gatestoneinstitute.org - At the same time that the airline [Iran's Mahan Air] was flying to China, it also continued operations…