Tehran, Jan 16, IRNA - All foreign tourists would be provided with health and accident insurance upon arrival in Iran, an insurance official said on Wednesday.

"Based on a year-long pilot plan, all foreign tourists who arrive in Iran to stay for a maximum 92 consecutive days would be offered insurance against accident and sickness, the Public Relations Office of Iran State Insurance said in a statement.

The decision was made by the governor of Iran's Central Insurance Company, Norooz Kohzadi, the statement added.

The plan would not include those who are to stay in Iran for a period longer than 92 days, said the statement.

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