Iran news now 24
Here are the latest news updates from Iran:
Breaking News
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for the country's armed forces to be prepared to defend the nation against any potential threats. (Source: Fars News Agency)
- The Iranian government has announced that it will increase the price of gasoline by 50% starting from next month. (Source: IRNA)
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on several Iranian individuals and entities, including a top Iranian military commander. (Source: Reuters)
Politics
- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the country's parliament to pass a bill that would allow the government to increase its borrowing capacity. (Source: ISNA)
- The Iranian parliament has approved a bill that would increase the country's budget for the upcoming year. (Source: Mehr News Agency)
- The United States has accused Iran of being behind a recent attack on a Saudi oil tanker, which Iran has denied. (Source: AP)
Economy
- The Iranian rial has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, amid concerns over the country's economic crisis. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Iranian government has announced plans to increase the country's oil production in the coming months. (Source: OilPrice.com)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Iran's economy is facing a "severe" crisis due to US sanctions. (Source: IMF)
International Relations
- The United States has announced that it will send an aircraft carrier to the Middle East in response to "credible threats" from Iran. (Source: CNN)
- Iran has accused the United States of being behind a recent attack on one of its military bases. (Source: Fars News Agency)
- The European Union has announced that it will continue to support the Iran nuclear deal, despite the United States' withdrawal from the agreement. (Source: EU)
Sports
- Iran's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Source: FIFA)
- The Iranian football federation has announced that it will host a friendly match between Iran and Argentina in October. (Source: ISNA)
- The Iranian basketball team has won the Asian Basketball Championship for the first time in its history. (Source: FIBA)
Culture
- The Iranian government has announced plans to restore the ancient city of Persepolis, which was destroyed by Alexander the Great. (Source: IRNA)
- The Iranian film "A Hero" has won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Variety)
- The Iranian music festival "Fajr Music Festival" has announced its lineup for this year's event. (Source: ISNA)
Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.