Germany, France, UK offer Iran 5m euro package to tackle coronavirus threat

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The United Kingdom, Germany and France have offered a 5 million-euro ($5.6 million) package to Iran to help fight coronavirus in the country, the UK's Foreign Office said on Monday, according to Reuters.

The so-called E3 group would provide the support through the World Health Organization or other UN agencies, it said in a statement.

The group was also sending medical material to Iran on Monday, including equipment for laboratory tests, protective body suits and gloves, the statement said.

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