Bangladesh, July 13 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday called on the people to fully adhere to health guidelines amid the resurgence of COVID-19 in most parts of the country.

Khamenei expressed his deep regret over a spike in coronavirus infections and the rise of daily deaths, according to Press TV.

Referring to the initial "success" of the Iranian health authorities in fighting the novel coronavirus, Khamenei said Iran is "certainly capable of overcoming the disease."

He urged government institutions, aid groups and the entire nation to "play their role in the best way so that we can break the infection chain in the short term and lead the country to the shore of safety."

The Iranian leader touched on Iran's e...