TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For some $15 a day, deliverymen don masks and gloves in Iran’s capital to zip across its pandemic-subdued streets to drop off groceries and food for those sheltering at home from …
Iran Guard commander threatens US Navy after Trump tweet
The leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned he ordered his forces to potentially target the U.S. Navy after President Donald Trump’s tweet a day earlier threatening to sink Iranian vessels …
Iran death toll from new coronavirus outbreak rises by 90 to 5,481: health ministry official
Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak increaed by 90 in the past twenty four hours to 5,481, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV on Thursday.
Iran promises ‘to crush’ US forces if ships attacked in Gulf
The leader of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has promised a “crushing response” to any American military attacks in the Gulf after United States President Donald Trump …
Guards chief: U.S. warships will be destroyed if threaten Iran’s interests in Gulf
Iran will destroy U.S. warships if Tehran’s security is threatened in the Gulf, head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Hossein Salami told state TV on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald …
Turkey imposes COVID-19 movement curbs before Ramadan begins
Turkey has imposed a four-day lockdown in 31 provinces to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus as the country prepares for the Ramadan fast. Critics say previous partial movement-restriction …
Turkey marks its 100th year of parliament amid coronavirus
A Turkish Airlines plane has flown over the country drawing the Turkish flag in its flight path to mark centennial celebrations for the founding of the …
Vietnam says accusations it hacked China for virus information ‘baseless’
A report which said Vietnamese government-linked hackers had attempted to break into Chinese state organisations at the centre of Beijing’s effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak is “baseless”, …
Vietnam Says Facebook Should Adhere by Local Laws
Companies like Facebook that operate in Vietnam should abide by local laws and fully implement their tax and social responsibilities in the country, Vietnam’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. On …
Japan Won’t Let IOC Off the Hook Over Olympic Costs
Japan and the International Olympic Committee need further discussion over the financial burden of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, a senior Japanese official said, highlighting tension over …