One of the deaths came in Tehran, despite an overnight ban on gatherings imposed in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus

Iranian families gather round a bonfire in Tehran, ignoring a ban on gatherings in the capital, to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, the fire festival held in the runup to this weekend's Persian New Year

Three killed, hundreds hurt celebrating Iran fire festival

Formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 deal offered sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on Tehran's nuclear ambitions and guarantees it would not seek an atomic bomb

Lavrov: To resolve this urgent task, we believe it is perfectly possible to work out synchronous steps -- simultaneous steps to be taken in stages by both the Iranians and the United States

Three killed, hundreds hurt celebrating Iran fire festival

Russia urges US, Iran to coordinate return to nuclear deal

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Three killed, hundreds hurt celebrating Iran fire festival

Russia urges US, Iran to coordinate return to nuclear deal