Rouhani says 35 million Iranians face virus infection July 18, 2020 at 01:02AM

President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that 35 million Iranians may contract the coronavirus, as the country still did not have herd immunity although a quarter of the population may be infected. It appears to be the first time a senior Iranian official has indicated the country is seeking to defeat Covid-19 via herd immunity.