Iran starts nationwide COVID vaccination

In a ceremony held in Imam Khomeini Hospital of Tehran and several other centers across the country, the vaccination started with the order of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

In a video-conference speech, Rouhani said he had been ready to be the first person to be vaccinated and assured the Iranian nation that officials of the country are always ready to get first shots of any vaccine used in the country.

The first person that received the jab today was the son of Health Minister Saeed Namaki.