Episode 1439 • • 44:09 - 45:39
1439: COVID Retrospective
Iran Coronavirus Outbreak, Government Official Infections
The coronavirus spread rapidly in Iran, centered in the holy city of Qom, partly due to maintained flight connections with China. Several high-ranking officials, including the deputy health minister, tested positive for the virus. President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States of using the outbreak to spread fear and force the closure of the Iranian economy.