September 2016
Iran's Leader's Representative in the IRGC: Rouhani's Government Sought Connection with the U.S. Under the JCPOA
Ali Saeedi, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in the IRGC, accused Hassan Rouhani's government of seeking closer ties with the U.S. through the JCPOA…
A Commander of the IRGC Criticizes FATF: This Treaty is a Lever to Influence Us
Hossein Salami, deputy commander of the IRGC, criticized the FATF agreement, claiming it is a tool for monitoring and influencing Iran, while asserting it does…
Ali Shamkhani: The National Security Council's Summary on FATF is Positive
Ali Shamkhani announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council has reached a positive conclusion regarding cooperation with FATF, pending approval from the Supreme Leader. This…
Rouhani to Attend UN General Assembly in New York
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani will attend the UN General Assembly in New York, amidst ongoing tensions regarding the JCPOA and accusations of US breaches. Iranian…
Guardian Council Spokesman: Implementation of FATF Agreement Requires Parliamentary Approval
The Guardian Council spokesman stated that Iran's acceptance of the FATF agreement requires parliamentary approval, highlighting concerns over exemptions for liberation organizations. This situation reflects…
Central Bank Chief's Directive to Provide Services to Sanctioned Entities
The Governor of Iran's Central Bank has directed banks to provide services to all customers, including those sanctioned by the West, asserting that such restrictions…
Conservative Figures' Stance on Implementing Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Conservative Iranian lawmakers are opposing the implementation of FATF regulations, arguing it undermines Iran's sovereignty and could lead to recognizing groups like Hezbollah as terrorist…
Conservatives Protest Joining Anti-Money Laundering Body
Iranian conservatives are strongly opposing the country's potential accession to the FATF, labeling it a betrayal and an insult to national dignity. Key figures from…
Member of Parliament: The Attorney General is investigating the lack of currency services to the IRGC
Iranian banks have stopped providing currency services to entities sanctioned by the EU and UN, including the IRGC, prompting an investigation by the Attorney General.…
Member of Parliament: Dari Isfahani has accepted espionage charges
Abdolrasoul Dari Isfahani, a member of Iran's nuclear negotiation team, is facing espionage allegations which he has reportedly accepted. He is currently free on bail…
Baeidi-Nejad: Daryaei Has Denied Espionage Allegations and Does Not Hold Dual Citizenship
Hamid Baeidi-Nejad defended Abdolrasoul Daryaei against espionage allegations, stating he does not hold dual citizenship and was released without proven charges. This incident raises concerns…