Masoud Karbasian
مسعود کرباسیان
Economist / former minister
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View Timeline →Submission of the Motion to Impeach the Minister of Industry to the Parliamentary Board
The Iranian parliament has initiated impeachment proceedings against Minister of Industry Mohammad Shariatmadari, citing mismanagement in currency distribution, car imports, and industrial production issues. The…
News Summary for Sunday, August 19
On August 19, 2018, significant changes occurred in Iran's military and political landscape, including the appointment of a new commander for the Air Force and…
Second Question from Representatives to the President Referred to the Economic Commission of the Parliament
The Economic Commission of the Iranian Parliament has referred a second question to President Hassan Rouhani regarding various economic issues, including smuggling, unemployment, and currency…
Khamenei's Senior Advisor: Islamic Republic's Government Statistics Are Unrealistic
Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, criticized the government's economic statistics as unrealistic, highlighting a disconnect between reported growth and the…
Attorney General: Some Officials and Their Relatives Are Involved in Smuggling
The Attorney General of Iran revealed that some officials and their relatives are involved in smuggling, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the Anti-Smuggling Headquarters. This situation…
Conflicting Reports on 'Smuggled Containers' in the Dispute Between Parliamentary Faction and Minister of Economy
The Iranian Minister of Economy, Masoud Karbasian, has defended customs against accusations of widespread smuggling, specifically denying the existence of 1128 smuggled containers. This dispute…
The Economic Team of 'Rouhani II': Who is at the Helm?
Hassan Rouhani's second-term economic team has been largely confirmed, but questions remain about its cohesion and ability to implement significant reforms. Key figures like Masoud…
The Arrangement of Economic Ministers in the New Cabinet and Its Impact on Iran's Economic Outlook
The Iranian parliament approved 16 out of 17 proposed ministers by President Hassan Rouhani, with significant changes in the economic cabinet. Key figures like Masoud…
Session Begins to Review Confidence Vote for Proposed Ministers of Hassan Rouhani in Parliament
The Iranian parliament has begun reviewing the confidence vote for 17 proposed ministers in President Hassan Rouhani's cabinet. The absence of a Minister of Science…
Imported Dates from Israel to be Destroyed in West Azerbaijan
The Iranian judiciary has ordered the destruction of imported dates from Israel, which were seized in West Azerbaijan due to contamination and the violation of…
Karimi Qodosi: The President Does Not Believe in Fighting Smuggling
Javad Karimi Qodosi, a hardline Iranian MP, criticized President Rouhani for his lack of action against smuggling, claiming that smugglers have significant influence in various…
PourMohammadi: No Major Corruption Cases Formed in the Last 20 Months
Mostafa PourMohammadi, Iran's Minister of Justice, claimed that no major corruption cases have emerged in the last 20 months, attributing existing cases to prior administrations.…
The Volume of Smuggled Goods in 2013 Was Twice the Total Development Budget of the Country
Habibollah Haghighi revealed that the volume of smuggling in Iran reached $20 billion in 2013, double the country's total development budget. The inefficiency in combating…