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Over 1,294 new cases reported in last 24 hours, national tally soars past 83,000

As the total number of infected cases in the Islamic Republic reaches 82,211 with 5,118 deaths

Revolutionary Guards navy urges Americans to follow maritime protocols in Persian Gulf

Many face bitter choice between risking infection and economic ruin

22-year-old shot to prominence after posting images of her eerily gaunt face

Top officials argue that Iran's sanctions-hit economy cannot afford to remain on lockdown

Drones could monitor 'enemy movements from a considerable distance'

President Rouhani says due to health and social protocols, it is not possible to hold a parade of soldiers

At one point, the Iranian vessels came within 10 yards of the US Coast Guard

Rouhani says easing restrictions does not mean ignoring health protocols

Death toll nearly 82,000 with number of cases surpassing 1.42 million, according to Johns Hopkins University

Infections worldwide nearing 1.4m mark, while nearly 290,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 infection

Islamic Republic is so far worst-affected by COVID-19 in Mideast with 3,739 deaths and 60,500 positive cases

Two-thirds of all Iranian government employees will work out of the office from Saturday, says President Rouhani

With 158 more fatalities recorded over the past 24 hours

Iran starts no wars, but teaches lessons to those who do, says Iranian foreign minister

Rouhani says sanctions have failed to hamper our efforts to fight against the coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 has now infected more than 840,000 people around the world

12,391 people who had been infected across the country have recovered

As the death toll reaches 2,378 with total confirmed infections at 32,332

Outbreak has killed 2,077 people in Iran where there have been 27,017 reported cases of the virus so far

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that only a concerted global effort can stop the spread of the virus

To maintain social distancing, loudspeakers were installed in the quarantine centre

Pompeo also accuses Iran, Russia of waging disinformation campaigns about the virus

1,762 new cases have been confirmed in Iran over the past 24 hours

Iran is one of the countries hit worst by the Covid-19 coronavirus, with over 21,000 cases and 1,650 deaths confirmed

Iranian FM Javad Zarif appreciates Pakistan’s reaffirmation of support and solidarity, says FO

More than 1,028 new cases in past 24 hours mean a total of 21,638 people have now tested positive for virus in Iran

Says Iran has the capability to overcome any kind of crisis, challenge

Work on the establishment of an emergency health city on 50 acres with a capacity of 2,000 people has been started

President Rouhani expects coronavirus restrictions to ease within three weeks

Anyone violating the curfew can be jailed up to a year, says army

Country reports 89 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing its tally to 411

Qureshi says alleviating this financial burden will help protect the most vulnerable and already struggling

Spokesperson assures emergency is open and the screening service will soon be reopened

Turkmenistan has reported no cases of the pandemic

Virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy

Country has 900 confirmed cases and at least 11 deaths

Country has 158 confirmed cases of the virus

Country reeled from its worst single-day toll with more than 600 deaths, worldwide fatalities swept past 11,000

Rouhani seeks PM Imran’s help after coronavirus outbreak; Islamabad weighs aid option

Pilgrims were provided with food, juice, mineral water and other essential items

China’s jobless rate rose to a record high of 6.2 per cent in February

Russia has reported 199 coronavirus cases so far

3,000 people had been tested for the virus in Finland, resulting in around 400 confirmed cases

Virus has infected more than 245,000 people worldwide, and led to over 10,000 deaths

Asks world leaders to show utmost compassion in these difficult times

Airbus is working across the process to provide its 3D technology and facilities

Asks them to be calm and patient

Iran's Supreme Leader also denies rumours of coronavirus infection