Iran to raise military budget by around 200%, government spokesperson says

The planned defense budget increase is part of a budget proposal that has been submitted by the government to parliament for approval.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)
An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.
(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)

Iran's government plans to raise its military budget by around 200%, the country's Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday, according to state media.

The planned defense budget increase is part of a budget proposal that has been submitted by the government to parliament for approval.

"A considerable raise that amounts to 200% has been witnessed in the country's defense budget," Mohajerani said, giving no further details.

Iran threatens Israel after Operation Days of Repentance 

Earlier this week, Israel struck some 20 targets in Iran in Operation Days of Repentance, retaliating for Iran's October 1 attack, which saw the Islamic Republic launch some 180 ballistic missiles at the Jewish State. 

Explosions seen near Tehran, amid an Israeli attack on Iran, October 26, 2024 (credit: SOCIAL MEDIA/VIA SECTION 27A OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT)
Explosions seen near Tehran, amid an Israeli attack on Iran, October 26, 2024 (credit: SOCIAL MEDIA/VIA SECTION 27A OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT)

Tehran said on Monday that it will "use all available tools" to respond to Israel's weekend attack on military targets in Iran.