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West wants to avoid strategic coop. between Iran, East
In a tweet on Sunday, Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani wrote that the west is in favor of avoiding Iran from developing ties with the eastern countries.
Envoy urges UN to stop US from supporting anti-Iran terror outfit
Irans Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi called on the United Nations to shoulder its responsibilities and prevent the US from funding and supporting a US-based anti-Iran group named Tondar.
Iran President urges people to continue observing health protocols
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on people to continue observing the health protocols, saying that the government will take a moderate approach in imposing restrictive measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus infections.
Zarif signs memorial book at Lebanons Embassy in Tehran
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, attended Lebanons Embassy in Tehran on Sunday to sign a memorial book in the honor of the victims of a devastating blast in the Lebanese capital.
Official: IRCS field hospital ready to serve people in Dahieh, Beirut
Deputy Head of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for health, treatment and rehabilitation said IRCS field hospital is ready to provide service for Lebanese people who were affected by the recent deadly explosion in Beirut.
COVID-19 kills 163 more Iranians over past 24 hours
Irans Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday that some 163 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 18,427.