Iran to increase military budget by over 200%

30 October, 2024, 02:25 pm

Last modified: 30 October, 2024, 02:27 pm

Iran to increase military budget by over 200%

30 October, 2024, 02:25 pm

Last modified: 30 October, 2024, 02:27 pm

Amid ongoing tensions with Israel, the Iranian government has proposed tripling its military budget. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani shared this information at a press conference in Tehran on October 29. She mentioned that the country's military budget would see a substantial increase, potentially exceeding 200 percent. However, no specifics on the total budget amount were disclosed.

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