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Doctors and nurses suffered as Iran ignored virus concerns
Features/Interviews
May 12, 2020
Doctors and nurses suffered as Iran ignored virus concerns
CAIRO (AP) — They are regarded as heroes, their fallen colleagues as martyrs. But for doctors and nurses still dealing…
How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith
Middle East
April 23, 2020
How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith
The Iranian government’s handling of the COVID-19 health crisis is contradictory, as the statements of the mullahs are fueled by…
Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hard-line Shia faithful in Iran pushed their way into the courtyards of two major…
‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak
Middle East
March 17, 2020
‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Appearing before the cameras, sweating profusely and coughing, the man leading Iran’s response to…
Fear, distrust and disinfectant in the air amid Iran’s coronavirus outbreak
Middle East
March 2, 2020
Fear, distrust and disinfectant in the air amid Iran’s coronavirus outbreak
DUBAI (Reuters) – As the new coronavirus spreads across Iran, the epicenter of the outbreak in the Middle East, so…
Iran raises its death toll to 19 amid 139 coronavirus cases
Middle East
February 26, 2020
Iran raises its death toll to 19 amid 139 coronavirus cases
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Tehran has no immediate plans to quarantine cities over the new…
Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads
Middle East
February 26, 2020
Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shia shrines that attract tens of millions of visitors annually have come under focus…
Iran says 12 dead from new virus, rejects higher death toll
Middle East
February 25, 2020
Iran says 12 dead from new virus, rejects higher death toll
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s government said Monday that 12 people had died nationwide from the new coronavirus,…