H5N1 news from Iranian Student News Agency: No bird flu here

Iran continues to say it has not got bird flu, however, apparently culling is taking place due to its "neighbors problems".

ISNA - Tehran
Service: Health and Care

TEHRAN, July 02 (ISNA)-Iran's Veterinary Organization chief announced that this organization's harsh taken measures within the country were due to critical bird flu conditions in neighboring countries.

"The exterminations are mostly because we have not received adequate information from our neighbors who according to international reports are currently fighting against bird flu," said Hussein Hassani.

Hassani also assured that there had been no sign of this flu witnessed in Iran and that this organization was ready to take any necessary action against suspected cases.