March 2017
Rouhani Defends Government's Economic Performance Again
President Hassan Rouhani defended his government's economic performance, claiming unprecedented achievements in growth and job creation, while calling for better supervision of imports. His remarks…
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…
Minister of Economy: State-Owned Companies 'Available for Transfer' Will Be Transferred Within a Year
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that state-owned companies deemed 'available for transfer' will be privatized within a year, citing previous delays due to managerial opposition…
Central Bank Announces Completion of 'Second List of Major Bank Debtors'
The Central Bank of Iran has prepared a second list of 50 major bank debtors to be submitted to the judiciary amidst rising overdue debts…
Rouhani Government Officials Accuse Ahmadinejad of Negligence in Luxembourg Case
Iranian officials have accused former President Ahmadinejad of negligence regarding the transfer of $1.6 billion in assets in Luxembourg, which could have been moved before…