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Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downing
This error 'initiated a hazard chain' that saw further errors committed in the minutes before the plane was accidentally shot down in January, says a report by the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization
Iran says cannot shut down economy despite worsening virus outbreak
(UPDATED) The Islamic republic has been struggling to contain the virus, which has killed 12,635 people and infected 255,117
Iran says damage at nuclear site 'significant'
'There were no victims... but the damage is significant on a financial level,' Iranian Atomic Energy Organization spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi says
Iran agrees to compensate downed plane victims' families – Sweden
Sweden's Foreign Minister Ann Linde says the agreement has been reached after negotiations with Iran and the countries with citizens among the victims
Iran, Russia, Turkey agree to work together to ease Syria tensions
The conference comes at a time when Russia-Turkey relations are tense not just over Syria but also Libya, another theater of war where Moscow and Ankara support opposing fighters
Iran says still in 1st wave of virus outbreak
Health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari says Iran would only have a second wave if there is another rise in cases in provinces that 'had a significant peak' when the first cases were declared
Iran sentences former exiled opposition figure to death
Iran sentences Ruhollah Zam, a former opposition figure who had lived in exile in France and had been implicated in anti-government protests, to death
Iran reports record 162 coronavirus single-day death toll
Official figures have shown an upward trajectory in new confirmed cases in Iran since early May
Virus-hit Iran says masks compulsory from next week
President Hassan Rouhani says Iran would have to live with the virus for the 'long haul'
In first, Iraq detains pro-Iran fighters accused of anti-U.S. rockets
It is unclear which authority will be responsible for bringing to trial or sentencing the suspects
Iran rial plunges to virus-induced lows
The Iranian rial is traded at around 192,800 to the dollar on Monday, June 22
U.N. nuclear watchdog passes resolution criticizing Iran
The resolution urges Tehran to provide inspectors from the IAEA with access to two sites in Iran in order to clarify whether undeclared nuclear activity took place there in the early 2000s
Iraq demands Turkey 'stop bombardment, withdraw forces' from north
Iraq's foreign ministry summons the Turkish ambassador and hands him a 'strongly-worded memorandum calling for a halt to such provocative actions'
Iran warns against U.N. nuclear watchdog resolution
Diplomats say the resolution will call on Iran to provide access to two locations where past nuclear activity may have occurred – sites to which the IAEA has been trying to gain access for months
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief asks Iran for access to disputed sites
Rafael Grossi repeats an appeal to Iran to 'cooperate immediately and fully' with the International Atomic Energy Agency
Iran warns may have to reimpose tough coronavirus controls
Government spokesperson Ali Rabiei says while many people use masks in holy sites and on public transport, they fail to practice physical distancing
U.N. nuclear watchdog meets as Iran row brews
(UPDATED) The latest row over access comes as a landmark deal between Iran and world powers in 2015 continues to unravel
Iran to execute spy who helped U.S. target general – judiciary
Mahmoud Mousavi Majd is convicted of spying on Iran's armed forces 'especially the Quds Force and on the whereabouts and movements of martyr General Qasem Soleimani,' Iran's judiciary spokesman says
Iranians told to wear masks as virus toll mounts
'Everybody must wear masks when attending places like stores or any other place where it is not possible to observe social distancing carefully,' says health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour
Iran scientist freed by U.S. back home after prisoner swap
Majid Taheri returns to Iran after being detained in the US for 16 months following a prisoner swap with US Navy veteran Michael White
Iranians must live with virus 'for long time' – Rouhani
People should not assume that 'this disease will be eliminated in 15 days or a month: we must therefore follow the instructions for a long time,' says Iran's President Hassan Rouhani
U.N. nuclear watchdog has 'serious concern' at Iran denying inspections
The International Atomic Energy Agency notes 'with serious concern that, for over 4 months, Iran has denied access to the Agency... to two locations'
Trump hopeful for Iran after American freed in prisoner swap
'Thank you to Iran, it shows a deal is possible!' US President Donald Trump tweets
Iran reports most new virus cases since outbreak began
Officials appear to suggest that the surge in new cases could be the result of wider testing rather than a second wave of infection
Iran bemoans ill-discipline as virus cases crest again
'[People] either have total confidence in us or think the coronavirus has gone. The latter is not true at all,' says Health Minister Saeed Namaki
Iran says scientist jailed in U.S. flying home
(UPDATED) Foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi denies Sirous Asgari's release is part of a prisoner exchange and says 'he was freed after being exonerated'
Iran says virus cases jump nearly 3,000 in a day, a 2-month high
'The coronavirus is not only far from over, but we could at any moment see (another) dangerous peak,' says Health Minister Saeed Namaki
Iran says 230 killed in November protests
(UPDATED) It is the first time that an official in Iran has given overall casualty figures for the street violence
Iran reports most new cases in nearly two months
Iran warns that the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak is worsening in some regions
Iran reports most new cases in nearly 2 months
The health ministry confirms 2,819 new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall total to 146,668
Iran dismisses 'desperate' U.S. move to end nuclear waivers
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says that with the move, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is pulling the 'final plug' on the nuclear deal after President Donald Trump withdrew the US from it in 2018
FALSE: 'Flying insects' kill people in China, India, Iran
The photos attached in this claim were taken from footage of a gas leak in India
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to 'cooperate' as parliament opens
Many MPs are ultra-conservatives who oppose Hassan Rouhani on almost all issues, from running the sanctions-hit economy and combating the coronavirus outbreak to managing relations with the United States
Iran's Khamenei: Fight to 'liberate Palestine' is 'Islamic duty'
Khamenei lashes out at Western governments and their Arab 'puppets' for supporting the Jewish state, in his first ever address marking Jerusalem Day
Iran announces new phase in virus fight despite nearly 2,300 new cases
'We have passed the management and control phase and are now in the phase of curbing' the spread of coronavirus disease, government spokesman Ali Rabiei says
Iran reports 2,102 new virus cases, highest in over a month
Total confirmed cases in Iran reach 116,635, with the country's death toll at 6,902
19 dead as Iran warship hit by 'friendly fire' in tense Gulf
(UPDATED) The incident involving the Konarak vessel occurs on Sunday afternoon near Bandar-e Jask, off the southern coast of the Islamic republic, state television says
Virus-hit Iran holds Friday prayers for first time in months
In order to contain the spread of the disease, Iran has taken various restrictive measures, without ever imposing a lockdown or quarantine
Trump vetoes measure limiting his war powers in Iran
It is the second time Trump has vetoed an attempt by Congress to control his military initiatives
Iran warns of 'rising trend' as virus cases top 100,000
A health ministry spokesman says the rise is 'based on...behavior, especially in the past two weeks, considering that a part of society has apparently had a change of attitude'
Iran reopens mosques as virus deaths rise by 74
Mosques are allowed to reopen to worshippers in 132, or around a third, of Iran's administrative divisions which are considered low-risk
Iran to reopen many mosques as 47 more die of virus
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani argues that Islam considers safety obligatory, while praying in mosques is only 'recommended'
Iran reports 63 virus deaths as daily death rate drops
The deaths recorded in the past 24 hours bring to 6,091 the overall toll from the illness in the Middle East's hardest-hit country
Germany bans Hezbollah, raids mosques
'Hezbollah is a terrorist organization deemed responsible for numerous attacks and kidnappings worldwide,' says German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer
In twist to press arms ban, U.S. asserts role in Iran deal
The push to extend an arms embargo draws skepticism from Western allies and leads critics to question if the ultimate aim is to kill the deal entirely, potentially in the final stretch of Trump's re-election campaign
Pentagon downplays Iran military satellite as 'tumbling webcam'
'#spaceishard," the head of the US Space Command tweets
Iran Guards chief vows 'decisive response' after Trump threat
'We have also ordered our naval units to target [US boats and forces] if they try to endanger the safety of our ships or boats of war,' says Major General Hossein Salami
Trump says U.S. will destroy Iranian gunboats harassing U.S. ships
'I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea,' US President Donald Trump says on Twitter
Iran hails military satellite launch as U.S. tensions simmer
The United States charges Iran's satellite program is a cover for its development of missiles. The Islamic republic has previously insisted its aerospace activities comply with its international obligations.
Iranian president says prisoner leave to be extended
A final decision is expected on April 29
