Iranian official backtracks after calling Chinese Covid-19 figures a 'joke'

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Comments from Kianoush Jahanpour draw reproach from Chinese ambassador

Iran’s health ministry spokesman has backtracked after he described China’s official figures on the coronavirus outbreak as a “joke”.

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