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Iran shuts gov't offices, tightening virus restrictions

| November 27, 2020 5:06 AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Friday announced that all government offices will effectively close and operate with only essential staff, further tightening coronavirus measures as the country struggles to contain its most widespread wave of infection yet.

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