Iranians wearing face mask walk past in a street of northern Tehran, Iran. According to the Ministry of Health, at least 139 people diagnosed with coronavirus in the country and 19 people have died in Iran. Iran's government rejected claims of a much higher death toll of 50 by a lawmaker from the city of Qom that has been at the epicenter of the virus in the country. The disease caused by the virus (SARS-CoV-2) has been officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Tehran Iran
Iranians wearing face mask walk past in a street of northern Tehran, Iran. According to the Ministry of Health, at least 139 people diagnosed with coronavirus in the country and 19 people have died in Iran. Iran's government rejected claims of a much higher death toll of 50 by a lawmaker from the city of Qom that has been at the epicenter of the virus in the country. The disease caused by the virus (SARS-CoV-2) has been officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Tehran Iran
Iranians wearing face mask walk past in a street of northern Tehran, Iran. According to the Ministry of Health, at least 139 people diagnosed with coronavirus in the country and 19 people have died in Iran. Iran's government rejected claims of a much higher death toll of 50 by a lawmaker from the city of Qom that has been at the epicenter of the virus in the country. The disease caused by the virus (SARS-CoV-2) has been officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Tehran Iran
A graffiti is seen in downtown Tehran, following the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreaking in Iran. Tehran Iran
Fire brigade crews wearing protective masks carry out disinfection works due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Tehran, Iran. According to the last report by the Ministry of Health, 18,407 people were diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 which causes the Covid-19 disease coronavirus and 1,284 people have died in Iran. Tehran Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps carry out disinfection works as a preventive measure against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic as part of the biological defense drill, launched in coordination with the National Headquarters For Fighting The Coronavirus, in 100 different points in Tehran, Iran. Iran launched the 3-day biological defense drill at 3,000 locations across the country. A total of 143 people in Iran have died of coronavirus over the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll up to 2,077, said Iranian health authorities on Wednesday. Italy, China, Iran, and Spain continue to be the most affected countries. Tehran Iran
Members of Iranian Red Crescent test people for possible coronavirus Covid-19 symptoms, as police blocked Tehran to Alborz highway to check every car following ordered by the Iranian government, outside of Tehran, Iran. The media reported that the Iranian government announced that Iranian just can enter their own cities and banned any trips due to the COVID-19 disease pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in Iran. Tehran Iran
Iranian workers wearing face masks work at a protective mask and garment sewing workshop that is belonging to the Iranian Red Crescent, in the west of Tehran, following the new coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Iran. In recent days, Iran has ordered the closure of nonessential businesses and banned travel between cities. But those measures came long after other countries in the region imposed more sweeping lockdowns. Iran has urged the international community to lift sanctions and is seeking a $5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. Tehran Iran
Iranian army launched a 2,000-bed hospital at the permanent venue of Tehran International Exhibitions as Iran struggles to stem the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the capital Tehran, Iran. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the armed forces to contribute to the health ministry's fight against the disease. Iran is the worst-hit country by the coronavirus in the Middle East. Tehran Iran
This picture shows Iranian elderly people who have infected with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a medical care section of the Kahrizak nursing home (Charity Foundation) in southern Tehran, Iran Ray Iran
This picture shows Iranian elderly people who have infected with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a medical care section of the Kahrizak nursing home (Charity Foundation) in southern Tehran, Iran Ray Iran
A view at night of the lit-up Azadi (Freedom) tower with flags, messages of sympathy from all over the world over the ongoing novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tehran, Iran. The appreciation message was also reflected in healthcare professionals who are trying to stop the pandemic in the country. The light display was organized by the city municipality. According to the latest reports by the Iranian Ministry of Health, over 2,000 people have died from the coronavirus infection throughout the country. Tehran Iran
Tehran Municipality workers clean an underground train (metro) to avoid the spread of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) illness in one of the central underground terminals in eastern Tehran, Iran. According to the latest information released by the Iranian Ministry of Health, some 593 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus Covid-19 in the country, with at least 43 killed by the disease. Iran is preparing for the possibility of "tens of thousands" of people getting tested for the new coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases spiked again Saturday, Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said, underscoring the fear both at home and abroad over the outbreak in the Islamic Republic. Tehran Iran
Volunteer members of paramilitary forces Basij make face masks, gloves, bed sheets, and other protective items to curb the spread of the new coronavirus at Imamzadeh Masum Shrine in southern Tehran, Iran. Iran is battling the worst new coronavirus outbreak in the Mideast. Media reported that Iran is one of the most affected by pandemic COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Tehran Iran
Tehran Municipality workers clean a bus to avoid the spread of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) illness in one of the central bus terminals in southern Tehran, Iran. According to the latest information released by the Iranian Ministry of Health, some 593 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus Covid-19 in the country, with at least 43 killed by the disease. Iran is preparing for the possibility of "tens of thousands" of people getting tested for the new coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases spiked again Saturday, Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said, underscoring the fear both at home and abroad over the outbreak in the Islamic Republic. Tehran Iran
A homeless wearing a face mask carrying a plastic bag as he climbs a hill in northwestern Tehran. Due to people staying in-home quarantine for protecting themselves against the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), air pollution in Tehran became healthy in the first two weeks of the Iranian New Year. Tehran Iran
A staff member wearing a protective suit takes the body temperature measurement of people at the entrance of the Arg shopping mall in northern Tehran as the new coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Iran. According to the latest information released by the Iranian Ministry of Health, some 1501 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus Covid-19 in the country, with at least 66 killed by the disease. While the new coronavirus has extended its reach across the world, geographic clusters of infections were emerging, with Iran, Italy, and South Korea seeing rising cases. Tehran Iran
A staff member wearing a protective suit sprays disinfectant to sanitize a toilet at the Arg shopping mall in northern Tehran as the new coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Iran. According to the latest information released by the Iranian Ministry of Health, some 1501 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus Covid-19 in the country, with at least 66 killed by the disease. While the new coronavirus has extended its reach across the world, geographic clusters of infections were emerging, with Iran, Italy, and South Korea seeing rising cases. Tehran Iran
Members of the Iranian Red Crescent's Volunteers Organization wearing face masks and protective suit attend the Hameh Sin (Torkaman) mountain village for sanitizing and screening villagers who may be infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in eastern Tehran, Iran. Media reported that Iran is one of the most affected by pandemic COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. According to the latest reports by the Iranian Ministry of Health, over 3,700 people have died from the coronavirus infection throughout the country. Tehran Iran
A cafe which is closed by its owner for protecting personnel against the new Coronavirus (Covid-19) is pictured in downtown Tehran, Iran. According to the latest information released by the Iranian Ministry of Health, some 1501 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus Covid-19 in the country, with at least 66 killed by the disease. While the new coronavirus has extended its reach across the world, geographic clusters of infections were emerging, with Iran, Italy, and South Korea seeing rising cases. Tehran Iran
Iranian firefighters and municipality workers disinfect a street because of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in northern Tehran, Iran. Iran today reported 15 new deaths from the novel coronavirus and 591 fresh cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the toll to 107 dead and 3,513 infected. Iran has one of the highest death tolls in the world from the new coronavirus outside of China, the epicenter of the outbreak. Tehran Iran
Iranians sitting in their vehicles attend a drive-in religious ceremony during the holy month of Ramadan amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, at a parking lot in Tehran. Gatherings have been banned as part of Iran's efforts to eliminate COVID-19, the disease that has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 people in the Islamic republic. Deprived of the opportunity to pray at mosques following iftar, the meal breaking the Ramadan fast, families are jumping into their cars to attend drive-in religious ceremonies. Tehran Iran
Firefighter teams with protective suits disinfect the Tajrish Bazaar as a precaution to the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Tehran, Iran. Iranian officials canceled Friday prayer for the second week due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19. According to the last report by the Ministry of Health, there are 4,747 COVID-19 cases in Iran. 147 people have died so far. A Health Ministry spokesman warned authorities could use unspecified
Firefighters and municipality workers with protective suits disinfect the streets, buses, and taxies as a precaution to the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Vanak square of northern Tehran, Iran. Iranian officials canceled Friday prayer for the second week due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19. According to the last report by the Ministry of Health, there are 4,747 COVID-19 cases in Iran. 147 people have died so far. A Health Ministry spokesman warned authorities could use unspecified
A picture taken on 08 April 2020, shows a view of Tehran cemetery mortuary that morticians wash and prepare the dead bodies of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) victims to burial at Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in southern Tehran, Iran. Media reported that Iran is one of the most affected by pandemic COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The trajectory of coronavirus infections in Iran appears to have started a "gradual" downward trend, the government said, but it warned the disease is far from being under control. According to the latest reports by the Iranian Ministry of Health, over 3,900 people have died from the coronavirus infection throughout the country. Tehran Iran
Iraqis residing in Iran pack face masks, single-use gloves, and disinfection liquids, To distribute among the people as a precaution against the coronavirus (Covid-19) at a mosque in Dolat Abad district of southern Tehran, Iran. According to the last report by the Ministry of Health, there are 6,566 COVID-19 cases in Iran. 194 people have died so far. With the approaching Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, officials kept up the pressure on people not to travel and to stay home. Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour, who gave Iran's new casualty figures Sunday, reiterated that people should not even attend funerals. Tehran Iran
Homeless men wearing face protective masks and clean clothes are seen at Khavaran homeless shelter after sanitizing and taking a shower, in southern Tehran following a new coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Iran. Khavaran Hall is designed to house 600 people. This capacity is stretched to 1,100 on a winter night. The facility also accommodates seasonal workers who shower, eat one warm meal per day and sleep there. The causes of homelessness in Iran are unemployment, drug addiction, discrimination, and poverty. According to the last report by the Ministry of Health, 9,000 people were diagnosed with the Covid-19 coronavirus and 354 people have died in Iran. Tehran Iran
Iranians wearing face masks pray during a religious ceremony called Laylat Al Qadr during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, outside a mosque at the Tehran's university, in Tehran, Iran, as Iranian government reopened some mosques temporary for three nights as all mosques were closed following coronavirus crises in the country. Iranian Muslims spent the night in prayer until early in the morning commemorating Laylat Al Qadr (The Night of Power), which is the anniversary of the night that Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Koran by the angel Gabriel. It is also said that is one of the odd nights of the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan and is better than 1,000 months of worship. Muslims believe that on this night until next morning, the blessings and mercy of Allah is abundant, sins are forgiven, supplications are accepted, and that the annual decree is revealed to the angels who also descend to earth. Tehran Iran
A view of Arad-Kouh garbage disposal center and corona infectious waste in Ray, southern Tehran province, Iran. Arad-Kouh recycling site is considered the greatest one in the Middle East. Arad-Kuh is a hi-tech center designed to process and compose hundreds of tons of waste. Processing lines, fermentation sites, and sanitary landfill cells, as well as mechanized carwash centers, are among the facilities of the complex. Ray IRAN
A view of Arad-Kouh garbage disposal center and corona infectious waste in Ray, southern Tehran province, Iran. Arad-Kouh recycling site is considered the greatest one in the Middle East. Arad-Kuh is a hi-tech center designed to process and compose hundreds of tons of waste. Processing lines, fermentation sites, and sanitary landfill cells, as well as mechanized carwash centers, are among the facilities of the complex. Ray IRAN
Shia Muslims wearing protective face masks offer Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan following the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), at Tehran University Campus Mosque, in Tehran, Iran. Muslims worldwide celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with millions confined to their homes and others gripped by economic concerns during what is usually a festive time of shopping and celebration. In Iran, which has endured the deadliest outbreak in the Middle East, authorities have imposed few restrictions ahead of the holiday aside from canceling mass prayers in Tehran traditionally led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran Iran
