Iranian authorities uncovered a stash of hoarded medical supplies including millions of gloves as deaths from its coronavirus epidemic hit 66 including a senior official.
A WHO technical team flew into Tehran to help with the response in the country.
Deputy health minister Alireza Raisi announced on state TV 523 new infections and 12 new deaths, giving a total of 1,501 cases and 66 fatalities.
Among the dead was Mohammad Mirmohammadi, a member of the Expediency Council, intended to resolve disputes between parliament and the Guardian Council, a governmental body that vets electoral candidates among other duties, Tasnim news agency said.
Several other senior officials have been infected including Masoumeh Ebtekar, the vice president for women and family affairs, and deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi.
