Mahmoud Sadeghi, a member of parliament, stated that some opponents of the CFT (Combating the Financing of Terrorism) bill were concerned about losing their commissions. In an interview with the newspaper Ebtekar, he mentioned that certain negative votes against the CFT were due to creating 'fear and anxiety.' He elaborated that according to the statistics from the legal deputy of the president, Iran's annual economic turnover is $150 billion, with $100 billion in revenue and $50 billion in imports. He noted that because these transactions do not occur through the normal banking system, they incur a 10% cost, leading to $15 billion needing to be paid through irregular channels as commissions. Some opponents were worried about the reduction of their commissions, especially since the issue of individuals like Babak Zanjani was expected to arise. Sadeghi predicted that the bill would pass in the Guardian Council as 'the system's will is for it to pass.'
Mahmoud Sadeghi: Some Opponents of CFT Were Worried About Their Commissions
Mahmoud Sadeghi claims that some opponents of the CFT bill are primarily motivated by concerns over losing financial commissions tied to irregular economic practices. He suggests that fear tactics are being used to influence parliamentary votes against the bill. This situation highlights the intersection of political maneuvering and economic interests in Iran's legislative process.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Mahmoud Sadeghi revealed that some opponents of the CFT bill are motivated by fears of losing financial commissions from irregular economic practices. He indicated that these fears are influencing parliamentary votes against the bill.
- Iran's annual economic turnover is $150 billion, with $50 billion in imports.
- Opponents of the CFT are concerned about potential financial losses related to irregular economic channels.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The CFT bill is part of Iran's efforts to align with international financial standards, which is crucial for improving its economic situation amid sanctions.
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