The Minister of Economy of the Islamic Republic wrote on the filtered X network that "I presented a report on the current situation and necessary actions to normalize Iran's case in FATF to the President." Abdolnaser Hemmati also claimed that "these actions are different from what is said in the media." Hemmati, without mentioning the role of regional policies and the Islamic Republic's support for terrorist groups in placing Iran on the FATF blacklist, stated that this report was prepared considering "the repeated efforts of the enemies of the country to create financial restrictions for Iran, which is one of the influential aspects of the sanctions against Iran." This government effort comes at a time when in July of this year, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran, North Korea, and Myanmar would remain on its blacklist, noting Iran's refusal to ratify the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (Palermo Convention) and the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism in accordance with its standards, fully lifting its suspension of countermeasures and urging countries worldwide to take effective countermeasures against the Islamic Republic. According to the latest statement issued by FATF, the Islamic Republic will remain on the blacklist of this organization, which monitors countries and jurisdictions to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, until the completion of its action plan. The FATF blacklist currently consists of three governments: the Islamic Republic of Iran, North Korea, and Myanmar, which have major governance deficiencies in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Ahmad Alavi: The Islamic Republic will remain on the FATF blacklist. The government's treasury balance is $170 million; a financial crisis has arrived. Examining the contradictions in Medicalian's behavior; from justice-oriented campaign promises to recitations and emphasis on the previous policies of the government. A member of the Chamber of Commerce: The key to developing trade with Iraq is to exit the FATF blacklist. FATF: The Islamic Republic of Iran remains on the "blacklist." The Financial Action Task Force; Iran remains on the "blacklist" and the UAE has been removed from the "grey list."
Efforts by the Government of Medicalian to Normalize the Islamic Republic's Case in FATF
The Iranian Minister of Economy, Abdolnaser Hemmati, reported efforts to normalize Iran's status with the FATF, despite ongoing sanctions and the country's support for terrorism. The FATF has confirmed that Iran will remain on its blacklist due to non-compliance with international standards. This situation highlights the challenges Iran faces in overcoming financial restrictions and improving its international standing.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's Minister of Economy seeks to normalize Iran's FATF status amid financial crisis and sanctions.
- Abdolnaser Hemmati announce FATF
- FATF designate Islamic Republic of Iran
- FATF announce Islamic Republic of Iran
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran remains on the FATF blacklist, complicating its economic recovery efforts.
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