As Iran plans to expand face mask mandate beyond Tehran, President Rouhani has warned that violators will face fines. “We have asked the police and the basij (paramilitary volunteers) and other agencies to help us .. fight violations more severely,” Health Minister Saeed Namaki said.
Iranians suffer under a 20% increase in inflation per month and face a shortage of masks, gloves, disinfectants, and hygiene products.
