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Amoli Larijani: Iran's Accession to FATF is Not on the Agenda of the Expediency Council

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

Sadeq Amoli Larijani has stated that Iran will not be joining the FATF, labeling it as a political and colonial organization. This decision reflects ongoing resistance within Iran to international financial regulations, which could impact the country's economic relations.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Iran's rejection of FATF membership underscores its commitment to resisting external pressures, potentially isolating it further economically.

👥 Key Players

Sadeq Amoli Larijani MENTIONED
Head of the Expediency Discernment Council
"He is a significant political figure in Iran, influencing decisions on economic and regulatory matters."
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) MENTIONED
International financial watchdog
"FATF sets standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, impacting global financial systems."

📰 What Happened

Sadeq Amoli Larijani announced that Iran will not pursue membership in the FATF, criticizing the organization as political and colonial. This reflects Iran's ongoing resistance to international financial norms.

  • Larijani's statement indicates a firm stance against joining FATF.
  • The FATF has been a point of contention in Iran's economic policy discussions.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This decision signals a continued prioritization of sovereignty over international economic integration, impacting domestic economic stability.
🌍 Regional: It may exacerbate tensions with neighboring countries seeking closer ties with the West and complicate regional economic cooperation.
🌐 International: The refusal to join FATF could hinder Iran's ability to engage in global financial markets, affecting international relations.

📚 Background

The FATF is an international body that aims to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, and Iran's non-compliance has led to increased scrutiny and sanctions.

Iran's economic sanctions International financial regulations
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a statement from a high-ranking Iranian official, it reflects the government's official stance but may lack objectivity regarding international norms.

Sadeq Amoli Larijani, the head of the Expediency Discernment Council, described the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as a 'political' and 'colonial' entity and announced that Iran's accession to the FATF is 'not fundamentally' on the agenda of the Expediency Council.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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