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Coronavirus Death Toll in Iran Approaches 2,000 with Almost 25,000 Confirmed Cases

HeadlineMar 24, 2020

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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