Mohammad Baqer Nobakht
محمد باقر نوبخت
Head of the Management and Planning Organization
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View Timeline →Hassan Rouhani: Year 98 is also marked by sanctions and hardships like 97
President Hassan Rouhani stated that Iran is facing another year of sanctions and hardships, similar to the previous year, while highlighting recent legal victories against…
Rouhani: The Leader Said the President Should Be the Commander of the Economic War
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that the Supreme Leader has designated him as the commander in the ongoing economic war against the U.S. However, Khamenei…
Hook: Trump Administration Will Not Extend Iran's Oil Sanctions Exemptions
Brian Hook, head of the Iran Action Group at the U.S. State Department, announced that the U.S. will not extend exemptions from oil sanctions on…
20 Parliament Representatives Request Public Trial for President's Brother and His Deputy
Twenty Iranian parliament members have called for a public trial of Hossein Fereydoun and Mehdi Jahangiri, brothers of the President and First Vice President, respectively,…
Nobakht: We Have Saved 27 Trillion Tomans in Next Year's Budget
Iran's Planning and Budget Organization announced a significant budget cut for the next year, saving 27 trillion tomans, while Amirkabir University reported its budget as…
Reduction of Army Budget and Increase of IRGC Budget in the 2019 Budget Bill
The Iranian government has reduced the budgets for the army and Ministry of Defense while significantly increasing the budget for the IRGC in the 2019…
Nobakht Responds to Ahmadinejad's Subsidy Proposal: These Claims Lack Proper Foundations
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht criticized Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's proposal to increase cash subsidies to 900,000 tomans, arguing that it lacks proper financial basis and is impractical given…
Beginning of Electronic Coupon Payments to Some Individuals to Compensate for the Effects of Sanctions
The Iranian government has begun distributing electronic coupons worth 200,000 tomans to low-income individuals to mitigate the economic impact of U.S. sanctions. This initiative, which…
Gholamhossein Karbaschi: We Must Urge Rouhani to Wake Up from His Heavy Sleep
Gholamhossein Karbaschi, Secretary-General of the Construction Workers Party, has criticized President Hassan Rouhani's government, suggesting he should resign if he cannot effectively lead. This criticism…
Iranian Government Prepares Five Support Packages to Counter Sanctions
The Iranian government is introducing five support packages to assist various socio-economic groups in response to U.S. sanctions and currency fluctuations. This includes support for…
Head of Rouhani's Office: People Should Buy According to Their Needs
Mahmoud Vaezi, head of Rouhani's office, urged Iranians to purchase only what they need due to severe economic pressures and rising prices. The government is…
Nobakht: We have allocated 30 trillion tomans, 5 packages, and 12 programs for securing essential goods
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht announced a budget of 30 trillion tomans to address Iran's economic challenges, detailing plans for essential goods and support packages. The Iranian…
Jahangiri: Corruption Has Reached High Officials in the Country
Eshaq Jahangiri, Iran's First Vice President, has acknowledged that corruption has reached high levels within the government, suggesting that timely action could have prevented this…
What Are the 'Aghazadeh' Up To? 'Householders, Unemployed, Shepherds'
A social media campaign in Iran, "Where is Your Child?" has prompted government officials to disclose the status of their children, revealing a pattern of…
News Summary for Sunday, August 12
On August 12, 2018, various significant events unfolded in Iran, including criticism of the Administrative Justice Court's intervention in university faculty hiring, U.S. General Joseph…
The Inner Circle of Rouhani Faces Opposition from the IRGC and the Public
The IRGC's commander, Aziz Jafari, has openly criticized President Rouhani's economic management, calling for the replacement of weak officials amid growing public dissatisfaction. This reflects…
The Questioning of President Rouhani by Parliament Representatives Has Been Officially Announced
The Iranian Parliament has officially announced that President Rouhani must answer questions regarding the country's economic issues within a month. This comes amid rising inflation…
Nobakht: I Have Requested Resignation, but the President Will Not Agree
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the government spokesperson, has requested to resign from his positions but has not convinced President Hassan Rouhani to accept it. This comes…
Russia, China, India; The Islamic Republic's Triangular Strategy to Counter Sanctions
The Iranian government is formulating a new comprehensive program to counter U.S. sanctions, following the failure of previous resistance economy policies. Key figures like Ali…
Rouhani's Promise to the People: No Problems Will Arise for the Country
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani assured citizens that the government will manage to avoid problems in key sectors despite increased U.S. sanctions. This statement comes amid…