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Head of Economic Group at Khamenei's Office: We Must Redirect People's Investments from Gold to Oil

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

Ali Aghamohammadi, a key economic figure in Khamenei's office, highlighted the trend of Iranian savings being invested in gold rather than oil. This shift in investment is concerning as it affects the country's economic stability and resource allocation.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Iranian government is concerned about citizens prioritizing gold investments over oil, which could threaten economic stability.

👥 Key Players

Ali Aghamohammadi MENTIONED
Head of Economic Group at Khamenei's Office
"Aghamohammadi is a significant economic advisor within the Iranian government, influencing economic policy and strategy under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei."
Ali Khamenei MENTIONED
Supreme Leader of Iran
"As the highest authority in Iran, Khamenei's policies and directives shape the country's political and economic landscape."

📰 What Happened

Ali Aghamohammadi expressed concern over the trend of Iranian citizens investing their savings in gold instead of oil, highlighting a significant shift in investment priorities that could impact the economy.

  • Iranians have a high savings rate compared to other countries in the region.
  • The amount of gold traded in the commodity exchange has exceeded the Central Bank's gold reserves.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This shift in investment from oil to gold could undermine the Iranian economy's stability and its ability to generate revenue from oil exports.
🌍 Regional: Other regional economies might be affected if Iran's economic instability leads to broader market fluctuations.
🌐 International: International stakeholders, particularly those involved in oil markets, may need to monitor Iran's economic shifts as they could impact global oil supply and prices.

📚 Background

Iran's economy has faced significant challenges due to sanctions and inflation, leading citizens to seek safer investment options like gold.

Iranian economy Impact of sanctions on Iran
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a statement from a government official, this perspective may reflect the official stance and priorities of the Iranian regime.

Ali Aghamohammadi, head of the economic group at Ali Khamenei's office, stated: "Our people have the highest savings rate among countries in the region, but most of this public capital has gone towards gold due to its value, to the extent that the amount of gold in the commodity exchange is surpassing that of the Central Bank's gold reserves."

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Translation confidence: 85%

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