Mohammad Reza Farzin
محمدرضا فرزین
Economist / finance official
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View Timeline →26-Year-Old Protester Farzin Poost-Ashkan Killed by Sniper in Isfahan
Farzin Poost-Ashkan, a 26-year-old protester, was shot dead by a sniper in Isfahan while participating in protests. This incident highlights the violent crackdown on dissent…
Mohammad Reza Farzin Resigns from Central Bank Presidency, Possible Reappointment of Abdolnaser Hemmati
Mohammad Reza Farzin has resigned from his role as the head of Iran's Central Bank amid a severe economic crisis. Abdolnaser Hemmati is expected to…
Intensification of Domestic Repression and Regional Threats; Why Inaction Against the Islamic Republic Is Costly?
Farzin Nedimi and Patrick Clawson highlight the dangers of inaction towards the Iranian government, suggesting it leads to increased domestic repression and regional instability. This…
Iran's Central Bank Assures Security of Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves Amid Upcoming UN Sanctions
Iran's central bank governor, Mohammadreza Farzin, reassured business leaders about the security of the country's foreign exchange and gold reserves in light of impending UN…
Iran to Redenominate Currency by Removing Four Zeros in 2025
Iran plans to redenominate its currency by removing four zeros from the rial and replacing it with the toman in 2025, as announced by Central…
People's Purchasing Power for Yalda Nuts Has Halved
The purchasing power of Iranians for Yalda nuts has significantly decreased, with prices rising up to 75% compared to last year. This reflects broader economic…
Dollar Surpasses 78,000 Tomans; Continued Record-Breaking of the Dollar
The dollar price in Iran has surpassed 78,000 tomans, with significant increases in other currencies as well. Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin attributes the…
Continued Desecration of Graves of Deceased Protesters; A Father's Protest
Government agents have desecrated the grave of Farzin Maroofi, a victim of the 2021 protests, which has sparked outrage from his father, Farhad Maroofi. He…
Iran's Health Minister: Preferential Currency for Medicine to be Eliminated from 2025
Iran's Health Minister announced the elimination of preferential currency for medicine starting next year, amid ongoing shortages and rising prices in the pharmaceutical sector. The…
Interview with Mojdeh Shamsaie; Reviving the Ideal Woman of Beyzaei Without Regret or Sorrow
Mojdeh Shamsaie discusses her experience performing in Bahram Beyzaei's plays in the U.S., highlighting the freedom she feels compared to her previous work in Iran.…
Central Bank Announces Financial Resources for Pharmaceutical Companies Following Medicalian's Order
The Central Bank of Iran has announced the allocation of financial resources to pharmaceutical companies in response to a government directive amid growing criticism of…
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Confirmed the Authenticity of Financial Documents Leaked Against Raefipour's Institute
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran confirmed the authenticity of leaked financial documents against Ali Akbar Raefipour's Masaf institute, labeling the leak as…
Exclusive Report from VOA: IRGC Has Secured Currency Transactions in the UAE
The IRGC has intensified its control over currency transactions in the UAE, threatening market participants and injecting dirhams to stabilize the Iranian currency market amid…
An Economic Newspaper: The Real Inflation is Higher than Official Statistics
A Tehran-based economic newspaper reports that the real inflation experienced by households in Iran is significantly higher than official government statistics, particularly in essential sectors…
The Inflation Puzzle; 35% Inflation Forecast for Food Products in the New Year
The Central Bank of Iran's prediction of a 20% inflation rate for the next year has been met with skepticism from experts, who forecast food…
Farzin Announced; Eight Iranian Banks Are at Risk of Dissolution
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran announced that eight banks are at risk of dissolution unless they undergo reforms. The 'Ayandeh' bank, closely…
Continuing Consequences of Command Economy; An Economist: Currency Resources Looted and Bank Debts Have Tripled
An economist in Iran has reported alarming increases in bank debts and delinquent foreign loans, indicating severe economic mismanagement and looting of currency resources. The…
Iran-U.S. Prisoner Exchange; Plane Carrying Five Released Americans Leaves Tehran
A plane carrying five American prisoners released from Iran has departed for Qatar as part of a prisoner exchange agreement. This agreement also involves the…
Central Bank Governor Announces Removal of Dollar from 'Tourism Transactions' with Regional Countries
The Central Bank of Iran plans to eliminate the use of the dollar in tourism transactions with regional countries, starting with the Arbaeen pilgrimage. This…
Blocked Dollars in South Korea Reach Switzerland
Iran's blocked assets in South Korea have been transferred to Switzerland for conversion into euros and subsequent transfer to Qatar, linked to the release of…