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Vietnam has reiterated its support for the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Tuesday (local time).
Iran seizes Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker, crew reported safe: Foreign Ministry
The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed that an oil tanker, seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Gulf of Oman on October 24, belongs to Vietnam.
Top leader receives credentials of new ambassadors of Spain, Iran, Philippines
The new ambassadors of Spain, Iran, and the Philippines to Vietnam presented their credentials to Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on January 22.
Vietnam ensures safety, rights of Vietnamese sailors aboard detained Korean tanker
Vietnam is working to ensure safety and the rights of Vietnamese sailors on board a tanker of the Republic of Korea detained by Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Iran nuclear: Natanz fire caused 'significant' damage
Iranian officials say cyber sabotage may be behind the blaze, which damaged a key nuclear facility.
Tehran clinic hit by deadly explosion
At least 19 people are killed in the Iranian capital in an explosion blamed on a gas leak.
Coronavirus: Iran appeals for $5bn IMF loan as deaths pass 4,000
President Rouhani warns IMF against “discrimination”, amid reports of US opposition to request.
Coronavirus: Iran limits travel and urges banknote avoidance
Health Minister Saeed Namaki says people should not use school closures to take a holiday.
Foreign Ministry warns Vietnamese citizens in Iran, Italy against COVID-19
The Department of Consular Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Vietnamese in Iran and Italy to stay vigilant as the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is rampant in those countries.
Coronavirus: Iran temporarily frees 54,000 prisoners to combat spread
A judiciary spokesman says the inmates were granted furlough after testing negative for Covid-19.
Health declaration required for passengers from Iran and Italy
Passengers entering Vietnam from or through Iran or Italy are required to fill out medical declaration forms as of February 29 amid the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic in the two countries.
Coronavirus: Iran's deaths at least 210, hospital sources say
The tally by BBC Persian is six times higher than the health ministry's official death toll of 34.
Coronavirus: Iran's deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens
Iraj Harirchi, who has strongly denied any cover-up of a growing outbreak, has self-quarantined.
Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts
It comes as the number of cases globally surpasses 80,000 and amid fears of a possible pandemic.
Iran plans to promote investments in Vietnam
The move is intended for Iranian businessmen and traders to become acquainted with the business potential of Vietnam and having more vigorous presence in this market.
Vietnam Airlines reroutes flights amid Middle East unrest
Vietnam Airlines all flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to keep distance from areas that might be impacted by rising tensions in the Middle East for the safety of its passengers.