Iran latest news
Here are the latest news updates from Iran:
Politics
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for the country's nuclear program to be accelerated, amid tensions with the US and other Western powers over the program. (Source: Reuters)
- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has announced that the country will increase its uranium enrichment capacity, in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal. (Source: BBC)
- The Iranian parliament has approved a bill to increase the country's military budget, amid rising tensions with the US and other regional powers. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Economy
- Iran's economy is facing severe challenges, including high inflation and a decline in the value of the national currency, the rial. (Source: Financial Times)
- The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil and banking sectors, in an effort to pressure the country to change its behavior. (Source: CNN)
- Iran has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, the "Chabahar Coin", in an effort to bypass US sanctions and attract foreign investment. (Source: Bloomberg)
Human Rights
- Human rights groups have accused Iran of cracking down on dissent, including the arrest and imprisonment of activists and journalists. (Source: Amnesty International)
- The Iranian government has been criticized for its treatment of women's rights activists, including the imprisonment of several high-profile activists. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
- Iran has been accused of using torture and other forms of ill-treatment against prisoners, including political prisoners. (Source: UN Human Rights Council)
Regional Affairs
- Iran has been involved in a number of regional conflicts, including the Syrian Civil War and the conflict in Yemen. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US has accused Iran of supporting terrorist groups in the region, including Hezbollah and Hamas. (Source: CNN)
- Iran has been involved in a number of maritime incidents in the Gulf, including the seizure of a British-flagged tanker. (Source: BBC)
Other News
- Iran has announced plans to launch a new space program, including the development of a new satellite and a space station. (Source: Space.com)
- The Iranian government has been criticized for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the lack of transparency and the slow response to the outbreak. (Source: The Guardian)
- Iran has been involved in a number of environmental disasters, including the pollution of the Caspian Sea and the destruction of the country's forests. (Source: Environmental News Network)
Please note that the news from Iran can be difficult to verify and may be subject to censorship and propaganda. It's always a good idea to consult multiple sources and to be critical of the information you receive.