Let’s hear it for the people of Iran!  “Iranians Turn to Good Deeds in Dark Times,” RFE/RL, March 19, 2020.

“The pandemic highlights Islamic republic’s religious fringe, who are bent on defying Health Ministry guidance.”  See “‘Sacred ignorance’: Covid-19 reveals Iran split,” Kourosh Ziabari, Asia Times, March 20, 2020.

“Rouhani orders closure of shopping centers across country,” Mehr News Agency, March 20, 2020.

“Pompeo says China, Russia, Iran are spreading disinformation about coronavirus,” Olivia Beavers, The Hill, March 20, 2020.

“Iran, France to Swap Iranian Engineer, French Academic,” Reuters, March 20, 2020.

“Family of Plane Crash Victim Details Iran’s Threats, Harassment,” Masih Alinejad, Sirwan Kajjo, and Mehdi Jedinia, VOA, March 19, 2020.

“Iran Statistical Center Reports 35 Percent Inflation In Past 12 Months,” Radio Farda, March 20, 2020.

“Finland First, Iran 118th In World Happiness Index,” Radio Farda, March 20, 2020.

“Iranian new year begins with a growing coronavirus crisis,” Mehrnaz Samimi, IranSource, March 20, 2020.

“Iran furloughs imprisoned US Navy vet amid virus concerns,” Eric Tucker, AP, March 20, 2020.