April 2016
Rouhani's Government Appoints Committee to Investigate Seizure of Two Billion Dollars of Iranian Assets
The Rouhani government has formed a committee to investigate the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to seize two billion dollars of Iranian assets, which is linked…
Central Bank Governor: Only Large Banks Fear Relations with Iran
The Central Bank Governor of Iran, Valiollah Seif, stated that large banks are hesitant to engage with Iran due to U.S. sanctions, while smaller banks…
Iran's Seized Assets Used for 'Purchasing US Bonds'
Iranian officials criticized the previous administration for purchasing US bonds that led to the seizure of $2 billion in assets by the US Supreme Court.…
Rouhani's Deputy Communicates 'Resistance Economy' Plans
Iran's Deputy President has outlined plans for a 'Resistance Economy' aimed at reducing dependency on foreign countries, as designated by Supreme Leader Khamenei for the…
Withdrawal from the National Development Fund and the Dispute Surrounding It
Ahmad Tavakoli has raised concerns about a $2.5 billion withdrawal from the National Development Fund, claiming it occurred before Rouhani's presidency. Eshaq Jahangiri refuted these…
Jahangiri: No Institution Returned Even One Dollar from Oil Sales to the Government
Eshaq Jahangiri, Iran's First Vice President, criticized various institutions for failing to return oil sale proceeds to the government during Ahmadinejad's presidency. He highlighted the…
Ayatollah Khamenei: We Are Not Looking to Raise Expectations from the Government
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the need for a resilient economy in Iran while acknowledging the government's budget constraints. He stated that expectations from the government should…
Government Spokesman Hassan Rouhani Responds to Ahmadinejad's Name in 'Panama Papers'
The Iranian government spokesman downplayed accusations against former President Ahmadinejad linked to the Panama Papers, stating they are not significant enough to warrant an official…