“Iran May Bar Mass Ramadan Events Over Virus: Khamenei,” Asharq Al-Awsat, April 9, 2020.

“British Council worker temporarily freed from Iranian jail,” Paul Peachey, The National, April 9, 2020.

“916,000 In Iran Have Coronavirus: Expert,” Matthew Petti, National Interest, April 9, 2020.

117 died on Wednesday.  “Iran says 117 new virus deaths take total past 4,000,” Deccan Herald, AFP, April 9 2020.

“Iran: Al-Kadhimi Named New Prime Minister-designate,” Republic, AP, April 9, 2020.