Iran news update 24 7

Here are some recent 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, according to state media. (Source: Reuters)
• The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a missile attack on a US-backed Kurdish militia base in eastern Syria, according to reports. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has announced that the country will increase its oil production to 4.5 million barrels per day, despite US sanctions. (Source: Bloomberg)

Politics

• Iran's parliament has approved a bill to increase the country's budget for the next fiscal year, despite concerns over the impact of US sanctions. (Source: Financial Times)
• The Iranian government has announced plans to increase the price of gasoline by 50% to combat smuggling and reduce fuel consumption. (Source: The Guardian)
• Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has accused the US of "economic terrorism" over its sanctions on the country. (Source: CNN)

Economy

• Iran's economy has been hit hard by US sanctions, with the country's currency, the rial, losing over 60% of its value against the US dollar in the past year. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Iranian government has announced plans to increase the country's gold reserves to 100 tons, in an effort to diversify its foreign exchange reserves. (Source: Bloomberg)
• Iran's oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in over 20 years, according to the International Energy Agency. (Source: Reuters)

Human Rights

• Iran has been criticized for its human rights record, with Amnesty International reporting that the country has executed over 200 people in the past year. (Source: Amnesty International)
• The Iranian government has been accused of cracking down on dissent, with reports of arrests and detentions of activists and journalists. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• Iran has been criticized for its treatment of women, with reports of forced marriages and gender-based violence. (Source: The Guardian)

International Relations

• Iran has been at odds with the US over its nuclear program, with the US withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018. (Source: The New York Times)
• Iran has been accused of supporting militant groups in the region, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. (Source: The Guardian)
• Iran has been critical of the US-led coalition against ISIS, accusing it of being ineffective and biased towards the US and its allies. (Source: Al Jazeera)

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