Iran current news

Here are some current news stories from Iran:

Politics

• Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has announced that the country will not negotiate with the United States over its nuclear program, despite the US's offer to lift sanctions in exchange for limits on Iran's nuclear activities. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Iranian parliament has approved a bill to increase the country's military budget by 15% in the upcoming fiscal year, amid tensions with the US and its allies in the region. (Source: Reuters)
• Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized the US for its "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, saying it is a "failure" and that the US is "weak" and "ineffective". (Source: BBC)

Economy

• Iran's economy is facing a severe crisis, with inflation soaring to over 40% and the value of the Iranian rial plummeting against the US dollar. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Iranian government has announced plans to increase the price of gasoline by 50% in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and alleviate the country's economic crisis. (Source: CNN)
• Iran's central bank has announced that the country's foreign exchange reserves have fallen to a record low, amid a severe shortage of foreign currency. (Source: Bloomberg)

Foreign Policy

• Iran has accused the US of "piracy" after a US warship seized an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. (Source: The New York Times)
• Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has accused the US of "bullying" and "intimidation" after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil industry. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Iran has announced that it will increase its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route in the Persian Gulf, in response to US sanctions. (Source: Reuters)

Human Rights

• Iran has been criticized by human rights groups for its treatment of political prisoners, with reports of widespread torture and mistreatment in the country's prisons. (Source: Amnesty International)
• The Iranian government has been accused of cracking down on dissent and free speech, with many journalists and activists arrested and imprisoned. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• Iran has been criticized for its treatment of women's rights activists, with many women arrested and imprisoned for their activism. (Source: The Guardian)

Other News

• Iran has announced that it will launch a new satellite into space in the coming weeks, as part of its space program. (Source: Space.com)
• Iran has been affected by a severe drought, with many parts of the country experiencing severe water shortages. (Source: The Washington Post)
• Iran has announced that it will host a summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the coming months, with leaders from around the world expected to attend. (Source: Anadolu Agency)

Please note that the news stories listed above are subject to change and may not be up to date.