Iran reports record one-day virus toll of 235 dead
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 02:06 | 28 July 2020
- Modified Date: 02:06 | 28 July 2020
Iran reported 235 new deaths from the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, a record toll for a single day in the Middle East's hardest-hit country.
"We have lost 235 of our compatriots due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours," taking the overall toll to 16,147, said health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari.