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In contrast to yesterday’s post about the Iranian pilot who died from coronavirus while ferrying weapons and funds and soldiers for the Regime, here is a story of righteous living and sacrifice.\u00a0 Dr. Shirin Rouhani at Shohada Hospital in Tabriz has lost her life while treating coronavirus patients.\u00a0 Her sacrifice and care for fellow Iranian was seen that despite lack of doctors and medical staff to assist in the large number of patients, she kept treating patients, even while while on an IV herself.\u00a0 \u201cIranian Doctor Shirin Rouhani dies while treating Coronavirus patients,\u201d<\/a> Ayushi Aggarwal, She The People News, March 22, 2020.\u00a0 \u00a0In this version of the story, you can see the full picture of the doctor with the IV attached.\u00a0 \u201cWho is Shirin Rouhani? Photo of doctor from Iran who passed away while treating COVID-19 patients goes viral,\u201d<\/a> Parvathy Rajagopal, IBT, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m learning more about Worldometer, at www.worldometers.info\/about because the Iranian Health Ministry reports daily but its numbers are questionable (for several reasons).\u00a0 I\u2019m looking for a daily source about deaths and new cases in Iran, partly to learn about if they can \u201cflatten the curve\u201d, but also to have a gauge on the country is doing and heading.\u00a0 So now I\u2019ll be watching https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/coronavirus\/country\/iran which has of March 22, 2020 for Iran the following information\u2014Coronavirus Cases: 21,638, Deaths: 1,685, Recovered: 7,635.\u00a0 It does have a death chart for Iran that is updated every two days.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Iran struggles with coronavirus, will it lash out against Israel, US?,\u201d<\/a> Israel Kasnett, Israel Hayom, JNS, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoronavirus: Iran announces 129 new virus deaths, raising toll to 1,685,\u201d<\/a> Gulf News, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll Businesses Must Close In Iran’s Capital, Except Supermarkets and Pharmacies,\u201d<\/a> Radio Farda, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

Saying the U.S. created the virus, the Ayatollah turns down an offer of help, and ultimately peace.\u00a0 \u201cIran’s Khamenei rejects U.S. help offer, vows to defeat coronavirus,\u201d<\/a> Parisa Hafezi, Reuters, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

The Politico story says bluntly, \u201cThere is no scientific proof offered anywhere in the world to support Khamenei\u2019s comments.\u201d\u00a0 See \u201cIran leader refuses U.S. help, citing virus conspiracy theory,\u201d<\/a> AP, Politico, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

Very unusual, an Ayatollah asks a Pope for help.\u00a0 \u201cIran: Cleric appeals for Pope’s help to revoke sanctions,\u201d<\/a> Independent Catholic News, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll Businesses Must Close In Iran’s Capital, Except Supermarkets and Pharmacies,\u201d<\/a> Radio Farda, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Coronavirus Through The Eyes Of 5 Iranian Photographers,\u201d<\/a> Laura Beltran Villamizar, NPR, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

This is hard to believe due to the widespread virus coverage throughout Iranian society\u2014\u201cTo this day, no one has tested positive for coronavirus at the Army\u2019s garrisons.\u201d \u00a0Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran\u2019s Army.\u00a0 See \u201cCOVID-19 outbreak had no impact on Iran\u2019s defense, security: Sayyari,\u201d<\/a> Tehran Times, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cOutspoken Politician Says Iran Is Moving Away From Its Republican Principles,\u201d<\/a> Radio Farda, March 22, 2020.\u00a0\u00a0And would Iran keep elections for MPs?\u00a0 He says that Parliament is just a consultative body, which is supposed to realize the wishes of the Supreme Leader\u201d and \u201cthe president should be directly appointed by the Leader\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cEleven Athletes In Iran Have Died Of Coronavirus Infection,\u201d<\/a> Radio Farda, March 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pandemic highlights Islamic republic’s religious fringe, who are bent on defying Health Ministry guidance.\u201d\u00a0 See “\u2018Sacred ignorance\u2019: Covid-19 reveals Iran split,\u201d<\/a> Kourosh Ziabari, Asia Times, March 20, 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In contrast to yesterday’s post about the Iranian pilot who died from coronavirus while ferrying weapons and funds and soldiers for the Regime, here is a story of righteous living and sacrifice.\u00a0 Dr. Shirin Rouhani at Shohada Hospital in Tabriz has lost her life while treating coronavirus patients.\u00a0 Her sacrifice and care for fellow Iranian … <\/p>\n

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