Iran cancels anti-Israeli rallies over pandemic fears
A fresh spike in coronavirus transmissions has forced Iranian officials to cancel a state-organized annual march against Israel.
After several days of intense deliberation and modifications of plans, the Iranian government ultimately swallowed the bitter pill and cancelled nationwide anti-Israeli rallies scheduled for May 22.
The powerful Council for Coordination of Islamic Propagation cited worries about fresh spreading of the novel coronavirus that has gripped Iran for three months now. The decision was made after some Iranian provinces reported jumps in new infections following a fleeting period of respite.
