Iran is ready for a prisoner exchange with the United States, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei was quoted as saying on Sunday.
"We are ready to exchange Iranian and American prisoners and we are prepared to discuss this issue, but the Americans have not responded yet," Mr Rabiei said, according to the Khabaronline news website.
"We are worried about the safety and health of Iranians in jail ... We hold America responsible for Iranians' safety amid the new coronavirus outbreak," he said. In a rare act of cooperation between two foes, the US and Iran swapped prisoners in 2019. American graduate
student Xiyue Wang, detained for three years on spying charges, and imprisoned Iranian stem cell researcher Massoud Soleimani, accused of sanction violations, were released.
Tehran and Washington have grown more hostile towards each other since 2018, when President Donald Trump pulled the US out of Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with major powers and re-imposed sanctions on Tehran that has crippled its economy.
"There is no need for a third country to mediate between Iran and America for the prisoner exchange," Mr Rabiei said.
Three Iranian officials told Reuters last week that a prisoner swap between the two countries was in the works. Michael White, a US Navy veteran who has been detained in Iran since 2018, was a likely candidate to be swapped. He was released from prison in mid-March on medical leave but remains in Iran.
The United States is set to deport Iranian professor Sirous Asgari, who was acquitted of stealing trade secrets, once he receives medical clearance to leave, US and Iranian officials said on Tuesday.
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Healthy tips to remember
Here, Dr Mohamed El Abiary, paediatric consultant at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, shares some advice for parents whose children are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan:
Gradual fasting and golden points - For children under the age of 10, follow a step-by-step approach to fasting and don't push them beyond their limits. Start with a few hours fasting a day and increase it to a half fast and full fast when the child is ready. Every individual's ability varies as per the age and personal readiness. You could introduce a points system that awards the child and offers them encouragement when they make progress with the amount of hours they fast
Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits
Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day
Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet
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