Dubai: The BBC’s Persian service, which is far among Iranians, reported that the number of coronavirus deaths in Iran is almost three times what the Iranian government claims.
Tehran said about 42,000 people died from COVID-19 as of July 20, and 14,405 reported through their fitness ministry.
The number of other people known to be inflamed is also almost double the official figures: 451,024 to 278,827, the BBC reported.
Official figures make Iran the most affected country in the Middle East.
In recent weeks, you have experienced a sharp increase in the number of cases.
The first death in Iran from COVID-19 on 22 January, according to lists and medical records provided to the BBC. Nearly a month before the first official case of coronavirus was reported.
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