Iran Press/ Iran News: Brigadier-General Mohammad-Reza Yazdi made the remarks on Thursday, saying that with fewer casualties compared to some of the western countries, Iran has been the only country that despite all pressures and malice is recognized as a successful country in fighting against the Coronavirus outbreak.
Despite Iran's scientific capabilities, the US sanctions which have prevented the sale of drugs and medical equipment to Iran, have made difficulties over efforts to combat the spread of the Coronavirus in the country.
The Commander of 27th Mohammad Rasulullah Division of IRGC warned that the enemies must be aware that Iran does not let anyone or anything to harm the territorial integrity of the country, the health of the people, the peace and security of Iran's cities.
Speaking at Biological and Environmental Defense Exercise which kicked off on Thursday, Brigadier-General Yazdi stated Iranians proved to the world they combated and contained the Coronavirus.
He said even some of the developed countries have shown an inability to combat the virus.
The Iranian Commander noted that IRGC and Basij (popular volunteer forces) have stepped in besides medical staff to combat COVID-19 and work 24/7 to protect people.
"They are producing masks, sanitizers, and disinfectants and distributing them among people," he added.
Stating that despite sanctions, threats and oppression, and rumors, Iran is honored to reduce the number of the infected ones as well as the death toll, Brigadier-General Yazdi said the achievements proves that people and officials are standing together and show the world how they support the country.
“Iran's youngsters during COVID-19 outbreak washed the dead bodies ceremonially before burying them, in contrary to other countries' youngsters who, out of the fear of infection, left the dead bodies on their own,” the Commander noted.
He further voiced the support of IRGC and Basij to the medical staff in combating and containing the virus.
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