President Rouhani says Iran has handled virus outbreak better than US, Europe

Iran to introduce smart distancing’ initiative to curb the outbreak of COVID-19

Speaking during a meeting in the National Headquarters to Fight the Coronavirus on Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the first and second phases of the country’s physical distancing plan had attained “good achievements”.

Iran president says US offer of coronavirus aid 'biggest lie in history'

President Hassan Rouhani says the US offer to help Iran in its fight against the coronavirus is "one of the biggest lies in history" where American sanctions are hindering Tehran's access to medical supplies.

President Rouhani expects virus restrictions in Iran to ease in two weeks

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says social distancing will continue for two or three weeks as the coronavirus outbreak in the country is expected to slow down by then.

President Rouhani says sanctions failed to force Iran to give in to US pressure

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhanmade the remarks in a message on the occasion of the Nowruz which marks the Iranian New Year.

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 awards contracts to 6 domestic firms for coronavirus test kits

Iran is ramping up production for various items needed to fight coronavirus as the government awards contracts to six biopharmaceutical companies for making highly-needed testing kits.

Iran's president orders national HQ to control coronavirus outbreak

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially instructed the Health Ministry to form a national headquarters tasked with containing the outbreak of the new coronavirus.