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Irans Zarif sends letter to UN chief on US sanctions, unilateralism
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mention the threats posed by the US governments illegal measures, such as its unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA and its sanctions against Iran, a spokesman said.
Supreme Leaders advisor congratulates Iraq on formation of new govt
The Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on foreign affairs issued a message addressed to the people and government of Iraq to congratulate them over the new cabinet of the country headed by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi.
Oman sends 1st consignment of medical aid to Iran
Oman has sent its first cargo of medical equipment and supplies to Iran as the country continues to battle against the COVID-19 crisis, a report said.
Official: 48 more Iranians die from COVID-19
The head of Irans Health Ministrys Public Relations Office said on Saturday that 48 people lost their lives to COVID-19 making the total death toll of Iran to the virus 6,589 people.
Iran sent 40,000 test kits to several countries, appreciates Indian Parsis help: Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister has stressed the importance of international cooperation on the response to the coronavirus pandemic, thanking Indian Parsis for sending aid to Iran, and saying that Tehran has sent 40,000 COVID-19 test kits to several countries.
Irans Zarif, EUs Borrell hold talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation on Friday.
US addiction to sanctions damaging UNs credibility: Iran envoy
Irans ambassador to the United Nations said the US governments unilateral policies and addiction to inhumane sanctions against other nations have undermined the credibility of the UN and the rule of law.