September 2016
Hassan Rouhani Defends Negotiating 'With Foreign Parties': 'A Historic Opportunity'
Hassan Rouhani defended the importance of negotiating with foreign countries, emphasizing it as a historic opportunity for economic and scientific advancement. He criticized those who…
New Controversy Over Astronomical Properties in City Council
A heated debate in the Iranian Parliament over the country's potential accession to FATF revealed deep divisions among lawmakers, with Minister of Economy Ali Tayebnia…
Larijani on FATF: Any Commitment Outside the Laws Must Be Approved by Parliament
Ali Larijani emphasized that any commitments to the FATF must be approved by the Iranian Parliament, highlighting the importance of adhering to constitutional laws. Minister…
Who is Afraid of the FATF Agreement?
Six members of the Iranian parliament have expressed concerns in a letter to President Rouhani regarding the government's acceptance of FATF requirements, arguing that it…
Former Official Accuses Rouhani's Government of 'Manipulating' Smuggling Statistics
Fada Hossein Maleki, a former official, accused Rouhani's government of manipulating smuggling statistics, questioning the claimed reduction of smuggling from $25 billion to $15 billion.…
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…
Continued Controversies Over FATF; Shariatmadari and Ejei's Opposition, Motahari's Defense
The debate over Iran's compliance with FATF policies continues, with some officials labeling the opposition as politically motivated. Deputy Speaker Motahari defends FATF, while judiciary…
Khamenei's Representative in Khorasan Razavi: Iran Has Lost Everything in a Sinister Triangle
Ayatollah Ahmad Alamolhoda criticized the Rouhani government for failing to deliver on the JCPOA and claimed that Iran has lost its independence due to a…
Iran's Minister of Economy: International Transactions Are Impossible Without Cooperation with the FATF
Iran's Minister of Economy, Ali Tayebnia, emphasized the necessity of cooperating with the FATF to facilitate international banking transactions, despite the lifting of nuclear sanctions.…
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…