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Iran’s economy registers a mild growth in H1: SCI

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian economy expanded slightly in the first half of the calendar year that began in late March 2025, according to figures from the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI).

Chief banker rejects Iran's oil revenues fell in August

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has denied speculations that the country’s oil export revenues fell in the calendar month to late August because of a war in June imposed by the Israeli regime.

Tehran to host 35th Islamic Banking Conference

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The 35th Islamic Banking Conference will be held in Abbas Abad Museum Garden Building of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) on September 16-17, 2025.

South Korean won listed for trade in Iran’s official exchange

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has added South Korean won (KRW) to the list of foreign currencies tradable in its official exchange market.

Iran’s parl. committee approves new currency reform plan

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Members of a committee of the Iranian parliament have voted in favor of a motion to reform the country’s national currency by removing four zeros from it and restoring an old currency subdivision named qiran.

CBI governor:

Iran banking system remained stable despite cyberattack

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin said the country's banking network remained stable despite intensified cyberattacks during the recent 12-day conflict triggered by Israeli and US aggression.

Iran determined to join BRICS New Development Bank

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran is seriously determined to join the New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS group of the emerging economies, according to the chief of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran's central bank chief travels to China

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin has traveled to China to attend a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

CBI governor:

Iran, Oman to establish joint bank to facilitate trade

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor has said at the end of his three-day trip to Oman that the two countries agreed to establish a joint bank and facilitate bank guarantees for merchants on both sides.

Governor of Iranian central bank travels to Oman

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Mohammad-Reza Farzin, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, left Tehran for Muscat, the capital of Oman, at the head of a technical delegation, on Sunday to increase bilateral banking and monetary cooperation.

Iran starts issuing debit cards for foreign visitors

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian banks have been allowed to issue debit cards for foreigners visiting the country amid efforts to boost tourism.

Iran's central bank reports record sales in its gold auctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reported a record sale in its last round of gold auctions held in the calendar year ending March 20.

CBI chief departs for Russia for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) left Tehran for Russia on Wednesday morning to hold talks with Russian officials.

Iran busts ring involved in money laundering activities

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) says a large money laundering ring with over half a billion dollars worth of transactions has been broken up as part of country’s widening crackdown on financial crimes.

Farzin:

Iran's central bank tries to facilitate trade for merchants

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin has said that "We seek to facilitate for traders their international monetary communications with destination countries."

Iran-Russia monetary agreement becomes operational: CBI chief

TEHRAN Jan. 17 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin says that the monetary agreement between Iran and Russia became operational on Friday.

US dollar crumbling in Iran's market as rial recoups losses

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The price of the US dollar and other major currencies has fallen in the Iranian market amid increased injections by the government and prospects of easing political and regional tensions.

Iran reports further drop in inflation rate in Dec.: SCI

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s annual inflation rate has decreased further in the calendar month to late December, according to the figures of the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI).

Iran's inflation rate hits 4-year low: CBI

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Figures released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) show the country has managed to bring down inflation to its lowest since 2020 when prices started to rise because of US sanctions and economic impacts of coronavirus pandemic.

Effective measures taken to counter sanctions: top banker

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammad-Reza Farzin has said that substantial and significant measures concerning banking issues have been taken to counter the unjust sanctions imposed on Iran.

CBI official rejects rumors of Bank Mellat hack

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) –  A senior official from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has dismissed rumors that Bank Mellat was hacked.

US appeals court reverses $1.68 billion judgment against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – A US appeals court on Wednesday overturned a $1.68 billion judgment against Iran’s Central Bank.

CBI chief:

No impact on Iranian economy with Trump's election win

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Mohammad-Reza Farzin says Donald Trump’s victory as the next US president has nothing to do with Iran's economy or its financial growth.

Iran's CBI to launch new currency exchange market

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is planning to launch a new currency exchange market in a bid to control the prices and to make it easier for importers to access hard currency generated from exports.

Iran to increase its SDR assets at IMF

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian parliament has allowed the government to increase its Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Farzin reappointed as governor of Iran's central bank

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially reappointed Mohammad Reza Farzin as the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

CBI earmarks over $40 bln subsidized currency for imports

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says it has allocated some $40.405 billion in subsidized currency to imports of goods and equipment into the country in more than seven months to October 28.

Top Iranian banker travels to Moscow for BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Governor General of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) left Tehran for Moscow Thursday to participate in a meeting of the chairs of central banks of the BRICS member countries.

CBI chief in Istanbul to attend OIC Central Banks Conference

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin departed for Istanbul late on Sunday to participate in the 6th International Conference of the Central Banks of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

CBI to provide $3 bln loan to NIOC for increase in oil output

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will issue a $3 billion loan to fund a plan by the country’s state oil company, NIOC, to increase oil production by 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the near future.