President Rouhani says Iran outdid Western countries in virus response

President Hassan Rouhani has hailed Iran’s response to the new coronavirus pandemic, highlighting the marked quality of Tehran’s performance compared to that of some major Western countries similarly affected by the fast-spreading disease.

Iran strongly dismisses Pompeo's 'hypocritical' claim on coronavirus response

Iran has dismissed a "hypocritical" claim made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about making an offer to Tehran to help the Islamic Republic fight the new coronavirus, saying such remarks pursue political purposes and aim to distract the world public opinion.

Muslims boycott Hajj over Saudi crown prince’s policies: Foreign Policy

Leader says Saudi must ensure safety of pilgrims and Hajj ceremony

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia is responsible for the safety of this year's Hajj Islamic pilgrimage and must guarantee that all pilgrims will be treated with respect.

Palestine Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza rises

The Palestinian health ministry says the death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip rose to 27 as a couple was uncovered from the rubble.

All must feel sense of responsibility for fellow citizens affected by floods

Hamid Ansari, the vice president of the institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini’s works, says that everyone should feel sense of responsibility for plight and sufferings inflicted on hundreds of thousands of fellow citizens due to unprecedented torrential rains and ensuing floods in various parts of the country.

Iran armed forces, rescue teams step up flood relief efforts

Iran’s Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have stepped up ongoing relief efforts in several provinces hardest hit by flash floods, as people in most parts of the country continue to grapple with adverse weather conditions.

Iran marking the 30th anniversary of downing of its passenger airliner by US Navy

Every year, Iranians throw stalks of flowers in the Persian Gulf to mark the anniversary and pay tribute to the victims of the terrible human tragedy, which retains the record for highest death toll of any aviation incident in the body of water.