Rt news iran
Here are the latest news 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 base in eastern Syria, targeting a group of militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS). (Source: Al Jazeera)
Politics
- 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 and the reimposition of sanctions. (Source: BBC News)
- The Iranian parliament has approved a bill to increase the country's oil exports, despite US sanctions. (Source: Financial Times)
Economy
- The Iranian rial has hit a record low against the US dollar, amid economic sanctions and a decline in oil prices. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Iran's central bank has announced that it will increase the country's foreign exchange reserves, in an effort to stabilize the currency. (Source: Reuters)
Human Rights
- Amnesty International has accused Iran of "systematic" human rights abuses, including the use of torture and arbitrary detention. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Iranian authorities have arrested several human rights activists, including a prominent lawyer who has been critical of the government. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
International Relations
- The US and Iran have engaged in a war of words, with the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accusing Iran of "destabilizing" the region and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responding that the US is "isolated" and "weak". (Source: CNN)
- The European Union has announced that it will continue to support the nuclear deal with Iran, despite US opposition. (Source: The New York Times)
Other News
- A powerful earthquake has struck western Iran, killing at least 7 people and injuring hundreds. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Iran's football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Cambodia in a qualifying match. (Source: BBC Sport)
Please note that the news from Iran can be subject to censorship and propaganda, and it's always a good idea to verify information through multiple sources.