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…
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.…
Minister of Communications: The Government is Not Consulted on Filtering
The Iranian Minister of Communications stated that the government is not consulted on internet filtering decisions, amidst calls for increased activity in cyberspace from President…
Prospects of the National Iranian Oil Company's Inability to Pay Half of Its Debts
The National Iranian Oil Company faces a significant financial crisis with debts exceeding $48 billion, while its reliable sources for covering expenses are only $7.5…
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…
National Security Commission Adds 20 Trillion Tomans to Defense Budget
The Iranian National Security Commission has added 20 trillion tomans to the defense budget amid concerns over previous reductions and conditional funding. This decision reflects…
Decrease in Car Production and Price Gouging by Iranian Automakers
Car production in Iran has dropped significantly by 71.2% compared to last year, while automakers are raising prices despite the decline. This situation has led…
Falahatpisheh: Iran's Economic Performance in Iraq is Negative Compared to Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh criticized Iran's economic performance in Iraq, warning that Turkey and Saudi Arabia are gaining influence in the market. Despite Iraq's reliance on Iranian…