Iran reports 586 new coronavirus infections, 15 more deaths

Iran on Wednesday confirmed 586 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,922, according to a health ministry spokesperson. 

92 people have died from COVID-19 in Iran, said the spokesman. 525 patients have recovered from the disease in the country.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday urged the U.S. to lift sanctions, including a ban on importing medical supplies, if it really wants to help Iran fight the coronavirus.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his administration was willing to help the Iranians. "All they have to do is ask," he said.

Rouhani said that the U.S. offer was a "lie."

"If you are really telling the truth, you should at least lift your sanctions on medicines. This would be the first step. And say that you have done wrong to the Iranian nation so far and offer an apology," he added.