Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warned Saturday of a Covid-19 "fourth wave" as cases rise in certain areas of the Middle Eastern country hardest hit by the pandemic.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warns of coronavirus 'fourth wave'

Cuba will test its most advanced Covid vaccine candidate in Iran. State-run Finlay Vaccine Institute (IFV) and the Pasteur Institute of Iran signed an agreement in Havana that will see a Phase 3 clinical trial in Iran, to "move forward faster in immunisation against Covid-19 in both countries," the IFV announced on Twitter.

Cuba to test Covid vaccine candidate in Iran

Iran is the worst-affected country by COVID-19 in West Asia. Health authorities say that they are recording a death from the virus every four minutes & the bodies are piling up. Watch the report to know more.

Your Story: COVID-19: Iran reports a death every four minutes

A recent apparent rise in the number of children infected with coronavirus in Iran has been worrying parents as the country prepares to impose new coronavirus restrictions amid a surge in cases.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Parents worry as coronavirus cases rise in Iran

Iran recorded its highest number of deaths from COVID-19 within a 24-hour period, official health ministry figures showed on Monday.

Iran has faced surge in daily number of cases and death toll

Facing a surge in COVID-19 cases Iran has launched a campaign that is urging people to wear face masks. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Iran's 'mask-wearing' campaign to combat surge in COVID-19 cases

A wedding party contributed to a new surge in coronavirus infections in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday but insisted the country had no option but to keep its economy open despite warnings of a second wave of the epidemic.

Wedding party in Iran fuelled fresh surge in coronavirus cases, says Rouhani

Iran on Friday announced its highest number of new coronavirus infections in nearly two months and warned the Middle East's deadliest outbreak was worsening in some regions.

Iran reports highest surge in COVID-19 cases in nearly two months

Iran further eased restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus Tuesday by allowing restaurants to accept customers, as it announced another 57 deaths from the virus.

Iran eases restaurant curbs as virus claims 57 more lives

Iran has reopened its major Shia Muslim shrines, two months after they were closed to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Worshippers will be allowed to access courtyards, but not covered areas.

Iran reopens religious shrines after two-month closure

All mosques in Iran will reopen temporarily on Tuesday, a further step in the government's plans to ease restrictions that aimed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the official irib news agency reported.

Iran temporarily opens mosques for three days

With a rapid increase in coronavirus cases in Iran, the officials have announced 94 new deaths due to COVID- 19. Since it's first case in February, Iran has struggled to flatten the curve. After these 94 new deaths were announced, the death toll increased to 5,391. The number of positive cases increased by 1,194, bringing the total number of cases to 85,996.

Iran reports over 1,194 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Turkey has overtaken Iran, which was so far worst-affected coronavirus-hit country in the Middle East as positive cases rose to 82,329 on Saturday. In the last 24 hours, 3,783 tested positive of coronavirus in Turkey, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.

Turkey overtakes Iran with over 82,000 coronavirus cases

Iran on Friday confirmed 144 new coronavirus deaths, taking the official fatalities toll to 2,378. "In the past 24 hours, we've had 2,926 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections across the country," health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said in a news conference.

Iran coronavirus: 144 new deaths; toll stands at 2,378

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Wednesday stated that 276 Indians are infected with coronavirus abroad. Among the 276, 255 are in Iran, 12 in UAE, 5 in Italy, and one each in Hong Kong, Kuwait, Rwanda, and Sri Lanka, MEA's written reply stated.

276 Indians infected with coronavirus abroad including 255 in Iran, says MEA 

53 Indians, evacuated from Tehran and Shiraz cities of Iran, arrived at Jaisalmer airport in Rajasthan today. The evacuees will be kept at the army wellness centre in Jaisalmer along with the people who arrived on Sunday, following the preliminary screening for Covid-19.

53 Indians evacuated from Iran arrive at Jaisalmer airport  

Iran on Sunday reported 113 more coronavirus deaths, health ministry official confirmed. Iran appealed to its citizens to stay at home as the health ministry confirmed 113 deaths and 1,209 new infected cases.

Coronavirus: 113 new deaths in Iran, toll over 700

The office of Ayatollah Khamenei released a statement on Monday, saying that the ceremony will not be held at the beginning of the coming Iranian yea

Ayatollah Khamenei Cancels New Year Speech over Coronavirus outbreak

Iran Air on Sunday announced that it was suspending all its flights to Europe until further notice, news agency AFP reported. The statement issued by the company did not mention the novel coronavirus epidemic as a reason for the measure, citing only "restrictions" imposed by European authorities for "unknown reasons", the report added.

Iran Air suspends flights to Europe until further notice: Report

Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus the death toll in Iran has crossed the 100 mark and reached 107. In the last 24 hours, there were 591 cases were reported. Watch report:

107 people dead due to Coronavirus in Iran, Schools & Universities shut

Parents of Indian students stuck in Iran are appealing to the government of India to evacuate them immediately. parents whose children are in Iran are facing a shortage of medical supplies and food. Watch report:

Over 300 students stuck in Iran, Parents appeal MEA to evacuate

The coronavirus has hit 23 MPs of Iran’s and it seems to be spreading rather quickly. Mohammad Mirmohammadi, a member of a top council that advises Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, died Monday of coronavirus. His death followed other two Iranian leaders — a former ambassador and newly elected member of Parliament — who also succumbed to the illness.

Top government officials infected by Coronavirus in Iran, 23 MPs test positive

The World Health Organization warned that the new coronavirus which has peaked in China could still become a pandemic. The alert comes after the victims of the virulent strain have been discovered in countries the world over.

China, South Korea, Iran worst-hit from COVID-19, WHO warns of pandemic

Coronavirus continues to claim lives and spread the infection across the borders. The United States has now got the first fatality due to coronavirus. The 50-year-old man had health conditions which aggravated condition, the man had no contact with anyone who had travelled to the virus hit nations.

Coronavirus kills 50-year-old man in Washington

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