The Takeaway: February 26, 2020

Coronavirus deepens Iran’s confidence crisis; Ethiopia bails on US-brokered meeting with Egypt; Israeli opposition uses Erdogan video in campaign attack ad against Bibi; and more!
Iranian Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi (L) wipes the sweat off his face, during a press conference with the Islamic republic's government spokesman Ali Rabiei in the capital Tehran on February 24, 2020. - Iran's deputy health minister confirmed on February 25, that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, amid a major outbreak in the Islamic republic. Harirchi coughed occasionally and appeared to be sweating during the press conference with Rabiei in Tehran. (Photo by Mehdi BOLOURIAN / FARS N
Iranian Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi wipes the sweat off his face during a press conference with Iran's government spokesman Ali Rabiei in Tehran on February 24, 2020. Harirchi confirmed on February 25 that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. - Mehdi Bolourian/Fars News/AFP via Getty Images
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