Tel-Chai Nation

Many countries, Israel included, are now on lockdown in order to deal with the Coronavirus case. But maybe the worst-struck region would have to be Iran, whose illness and death toll may be higher than even they're willing to admit:

Iran said Saturday the coronavirus outbreak has killed another 97 people, pushing the death toll in the country to 611, as war-ravaged Syria announced a number of strict measures despite the government saying it has no confirmed cases.

Iran is suffering from the worst outbreak in the Middle East, with 12,729 cases and even senior officials testing positive. It is a close ally of the Syrian government in the civil war, with military advisers as well as Shiite pilgrims frequently traveling between the two countries.

There are concerns that the number of infections in Iran is much higher than the confirmed cases reported by the government, with some Iranian lawmakers having questioned the official toll.

It’s also unclear if local hospitals are able to cope with the influx of new cases, with at least 2,500 new infections announced in just the last two days. State TV reported earlier this week that hospitals in some areas are overwhelmed. Authorities have vowed to set up mobile clinics, but have not provided figures on needs and capabilities.

The outbreak has not spared Iran’s top officials, with its senior vice president, Cabinet ministers, members of parliament, Revolutionary Guard members and Health Ministry officials among those infected.

Iran has suspended schools and banned spectators from stadiums, but religious shrines remain open and the markets and streets are still crowded in the capital, Tehran, which has been hit hardest by the virus.

Well then, they sure aren't being very responsible, and you can guess the obsession with Islam may be playing a part in their awkward approach to health issues. What's fascinating is the number of government officials infected, which is bound to eventually damage their ability to rule. Which could make it hard for them to manage terrorist activities as a result.

Labels: dhimmitude, iran, islam, msm foulness, political corruption, syria