Gholamreza Mesbahi Moghadam
Member of the Expediency Discernment Council
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View Timeline →Economy Minister Says Khamenei Has Agreed to Reconsider FATF Bills
Iran's Economy Minister announced that Supreme Leader Khamenei has agreed to reconsider the FATF-related bills amid rising economic pressures and currency fluctuations. This development comes…
Head of Central Bank's Jurisprudence Council: People Can Lend Dollars and Coins to Each Other
Gholamreza Mesbahi Moghadam, head of the Central Bank's Jurisprudence Council, stated that people can lend currencies and gold instead of rials due to inflation concerns.…
The Expediency Council Rejects Secretary's Remarks on FATF Bills
The Expediency Council of Iran has rejected Secretary Mohsen Rezaei's comments regarding the approval of FATF-related bills, emphasizing that such decisions depend on expert reviews…
Assembly of Experts: Iran's Accession to 'Palermo' is a Strategic Mistake
The Assembly of Experts in Iran has warned that joining international conventions on money laundering could be a strategic mistake, reflecting internal divisions over compliance…
Voting on the Palermo Bill Postponed to the New Year
The Expediency Council in Iran has postponed voting on the Palermo bill, which is crucial for combating money laundering and terrorism financing, to next year.…
Two-Thirds Majority Required for Approval of Palermo Bill in the Expediency Council
The Expediency Council of Iran requires a two-thirds majority to approve the Palermo bill, which is linked to international anti-money laundering efforts. This situation has…
Review of the Palermo Bill Again Ends Without Result at the Expediency Council
The Expediency Council of Iran was unable to reach a decision on the Palermo Bill, postponing the discussion to a future meeting due to a…
Continued Opposition of Principlists to Palermo Bill on Last Day of FATF Deadline
On the last day of the FATF deadline, Iranian principlists, including Mohsen Rezaei, expressed strong opposition to the Palermo and CFT bills, claiming European financial…
Letter from Several Ministers to Khamenei; "Anti-Money Laundering Bills Should Be Approved Before Deadline"
Several Iranian ministers have urged Ayatollah Khamenei to expedite the approval of two anti-money laundering bills before an upcoming FATF deadline. The government views these…
Court Ruling for Former Minister's Daughter on Drug Hoarding Charges
A court ruling against the daughter of a former Iranian minister for drug hoarding is expected next week, following the discovery of a significant amount…
Mostafa Pour Mohammadi Elected as Secretary General of the Society of Clergy
Mostafa Pour Mohammadi has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Society of Clergy for the next year and a half. This decision comes…
Iran's Deputy Interior Minister Identifies 'Three Factors' Behind Recent Protests
Iran's Deputy Interior Minister attributed the recent protests to foreign interference, declining public trust, and rising public expectations due to political competition. He noted that…
Iran's Interior Ministry Claims 43,000 Gatherings Held in the Past Four Years
The Iranian Interior Ministry claims that 43,000 gatherings have occurred in the past four years, while opposing a Tehran City Council proposal to designate a…
The Combatant Clergy Society Calls for Investigation into Ahmadinejad's Cases
The Combatant Clergy Society has called for an investigation into former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's alleged financial violations during his presidency, citing numerous infractions related to…
Repeated Criticism of Rouhani's Economic Policy, This Time at Friday Prayer Sermon
Imams across Iran, including Tehran's, criticized President Rouhani's economic policies during Friday prayers, emphasizing the need for better recognition of suitable candidates in elections. They…
A Bitter Incident of Assault on a Student
A 9-year-old girl named Neda in Zanjan province was sexually assaulted by her teacher, leading to a public outcry and criticism of the education system's…
Nobakht: The Budget Bill for 2016 Will Be Submitted to Parliament After the Implementation of the JCPOA
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht announced that the Iranian government plans to submit the 2016 budget bill to Parliament after the implementation of the JCPOA, citing political…
Health Minister: It Will Take One Year to See the Impact of the Nuclear Agreement on People's Food and Medicine
Iran's Health Minister stated that it will take a year to see the effects of the nuclear agreement with the 1+5 countries on the people's…
Proposed Minister of Science: I Did Not Sign the 2009 Protest Letter
Mohammad Farhadi, the proposed Minister of Science in Iran, denied signing a letter protesting the 2009 election-related arrests, which has become a point of contention…