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March 24, 2020

Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Approaches 2,000 with Almost 25,000 Confirmed Cases
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The coronavirus death toll in Iran is approaching 2,000 with nearly
25,000 confirmed cases. President Hassan Rouhani blamed U.S. sanctions
for the devastating toll the coronavirus has had in Iran as the
crumbling medical infrastructure is struggling to keep up with new
cases.


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