Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the fourteenth government, has officially communicated the law for the removal of four zeros from the national currency and the change of the country's official currency unit to the Central Bank for implementation; a law that, after more than two decades of discussion, has gone back and forth between the government and parliament and undergone revisions by the Guardian Council, has finally entered the implementation phase.
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Pezeshkian Officially Announced the Law to Remove Four Zeros from the National Currency
Jan 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
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📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway
Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the implementation of a law to remove four zeros from Iran's national currency. This law has been debated for over two decades and is now set to be executed by the Central Bank. Its significance lies in addressing inflation and currency stability in Iran.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The removal of four zeros from Iran's currency is a significant step towards economic reform aimed at stabilizing the nation's economy.
👥 Key Players
Masoud Pezeshkian
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Head of the fourteenth government
"Pezeshkian's role is significant as he is the official announcing the implementation of a long-debated economic reform that could impact Iran's monetary policy."
Central Bank of Iran
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Implementing authority for the currency reform
"The Central Bank's involvement is crucial as it will oversee the practical execution of the law affecting the national currency."
Guardian Council
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Legislative body that reviews laws
"Their revisions and approval of the law indicate the legal and political complexities involved in economic reforms in Iran."
📰 What Happened
Masoud Pezeshkian announced the law to remove four zeros from Iran's national currency, marking the beginning of its implementation after over two decades of discussions and revisions. This law aims to address issues related to inflation and currency stability.
- The law has been debated for more than 20 years.
- The implementation will be carried out by the Central Bank of Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This reform is intended to simplify transactions and restore confidence in the national currency amidst rampant inflation.
🌍 Regional: If successful, it could set a precedent for other countries in the region facing similar economic challenges.
🌐 International: Internationally, this move may influence perceptions of Iran's economic management and could affect foreign investment decisions.
📚 Background
Iran has faced severe inflation and currency devaluation over the past decades, leading to discussions about currency reform as a potential solution.
Inflation in Iran
Currency devaluation
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
70%
This announcement is from a government official, which may present a positive view of the reform's potential impact.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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Iranian government
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United Nations
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Masoud Pezeshkian
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Islamic Consultative Assembly
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Guardian Council
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Central Bank of Iran
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CEO of Central Bank of Iran
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Board of Directors of Central Bank of Iran
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The Guardian
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Insurance Ma (TSE:ما)
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TSE:ما
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Nakfa
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The National (UAE)
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Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Kian Brokerage
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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%
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