January 2019
Motahari: The Expediency Council Must Accept Responsibility for the Consequences of Not Approving FATF-Related Bills
Ali Motahari, the Vice President of the Iranian Parliament, urged the Expediency Council to approve two crucial FATF-related bills to prevent economic issues. He stated…
Exclusive: The European Council's Position on Iran's Actions Coincides with the Registration of the 'Special Mechanism'
The European Council is set to approve a statement expressing concerns about Iran's regional actions and missile program while supporting the JCPOA, coinciding with the…
Rouhani Emphasizes Approval of Anti-Money Laundering Bills; 'Iran's Friends Are Waiting'
President Hassan Rouhani is advocating for the approval of anti-money laundering bills in Iran, emphasizing that international allies are awaiting this development. The bills face…
Parliament Refers 'Most Important' FATF-Related Bill to the Expediency Council
Iran's parliament has referred a key bill regarding its accession to the FATF regulations to the Expediency Council, emphasizing its importance for international banking cooperation.…
Government Requests Expedient Approval of Palermo Bill from the Expediency Council
The Iranian government is urging the Expediency Council to expedite the approval of the Palermo Bill, crucial for compliance with FATF regulations. This comes amid…
Chairman of the National Security Commission: The Enemy is Lurking to Prevent Iran's Accession to FATF
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, Chairman of the National Security Commission, warns that Iran's failure to join the FATF is a trap set by enemies, emphasizing the need…
Parliament Approves General Principles of Election Law Reform
The Iranian parliament has approved the general principles of a bill to reform the election law, aiming to provincialize parliamentary elections. This proposal has been…
Amendment to Anti-Money Laundering Law Approved; CFT at the Guardian Council
The Expediency Discernment Council in Iran approved an amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Law while the Guardian Council's objections to the CFT bill remain largely…
Guardian Council Again Rejects Iran's Accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism
The Guardian Council has rejected Iran's accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism for the second time, citing unresolved objections. This decision…