Central Bank of Iran

CBI governor departs for Baghdad to discuss bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdonnaser Hemmati left Tehran for Baghdad on Monday morning to discuss bilateral ties.

US new sanctions politically motivated: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that US new sanctions on Iranian banks are politically motivated.

Unblocking Iran’s resources in foreign banks must be seriously pursued: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appreciated the efforts by the Central Bank of Iran for unblocking Iran’s resources in foreign banks and emphasized on providing the necessary currency for the imports of basic goods.

Capital of Iran-Venezuela Bi-National Bank to increase: official

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The capital of Iran-Venezuela Bi-National Bank will increase by $66.7 million.

Iran chops off zeroes from currency, changes ‘rial’ to ‘toman’

TEHRAN, May 4 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers approved on Monday a monetary bill to shave four zeroes off the national currency.

It’s time to act: Iran’s top banker tells IMF

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to resist US pressure and approve its application for financing to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran’s foreign debt shrinks 3% in nine months: CBI

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – According to the statistics of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Iran’s foreign debts dropped by three percent in nine months of the current year (from March 21 to Dec. 22).

Iran not dependent on decisions, actions of others for providing medicines: Hemmati

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Governor of Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnasser Hemmati said that the amount of medicine and medical equipment imported in the first ten months of the current Iranian year (starting March 21) was more than $ 4 billion.

Italian court rejects US bid to seize Iranian assets

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – An Italian court has rejected the bid by some American plaintiffs on seizing over $5 billion of the assets of the Central Bank of Iran.

Iran-Oman financial transactions to be facilitated: CBI chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Governor of Central bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati said monetary transactions between Iran and Oman will be facilitated, following his Sat. talks with Omani minister of commerce.

Zarif raps US’ ban on Iran’s access to food as ‘war crime’

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US’ sanctions on the country’s central bank, which blocks access to food and medicine, are clear instances of “war crimes.”

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Industrial productions at 1.2% growth in last month

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati said on Monday that industrial productions in the country increased 1.2 percent in the last month of the current year (from August 21 to Sept. 22).

Iran calls for fair share in IMF decision-making

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with newly-appointed managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), governor of Iran’s central bank called for a fair share in the decision-making process of the body.

Top economic council extends CBI authorities to manage foreign currencies market

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Supreme Council of Economic Coordination Sat. decided to extend the authorities of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for managing the exchange market for the purpose of stability in the market.

Central bank chief says forex market stable despite increasing US pressures

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati has said that despite the continuation of US ‘Maximum Pressure’ campaign, Iran’s foreign currencies market is stable.

Iran, Syria to expand banking coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati met and held talks with his Syrian counterpart Hazem Karfoul on development of economic and business relations.

Govt. agrees to slice four zeros off national currency

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian government has approved a plan to take four zeros off the national currency in a bid to curb the tide of liquidity and boost the rial again.

Iran, Australia stress expansion of banking, trade coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Akbar Komijani held talks with Australian ambassador to Tehran Ian Biggs on development of banking and trade cooperation.

CBI governor in S Korea for monetary talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, landed in South Korean capital Seoul on Sunday evening to hold talks on financial and monetary issues with Korean officials in banking and economic sectors.

Foreign currencies lose more value against Iranain rail

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The Iranian local currency the rial has regained almost 10% of its value against foreign currencies, especially the US dollar over the past few days.

CBI to launch new mechanism next week to curb rising prices in foreign currency market

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – An official with central bank of Iran (CBI) says that the previously announced one single organized foreign currency market will be inaugurated as soon as next week.

CBI alloted €2bn for necessity goods, medicine since March

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran has allotted €2 billion for the purchase of necessity goods and medicine since the start of the Iranian year on March 21.

 CBI outlines 6 tactics to neutralize US economic pressure

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran has outlined six strategies to counter and neutralize the US economic pressures and rein in inflation.

CBI governor:

US' blacklisting of IRGC not to influence Iranian markets

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The US move to brandish IRGC as a terrorist group will have no impact on stability in Iranian domestic markets, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced.

Central bank fully controls foreign exchange market, says governor

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati said Sun. that the enemies are constantly plotting against the country’s local currency the rial, saying in continuation of countermeasures, an organized market will be launched within two weeks to further thwart plots.

Iran central bank chief to visit Iraq in near future

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will visit Iraq in the near future to complete and pave the way for the implementation of bilateral financial and banking agreements.

No one can undermine Iran-Iraq ties, Rouhani reaffirms

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said at a Supreme Council of Economic Coordination meeting that no one will be able to undermine the strong and amicable relations between Iran and Iraq.

CBI to launch new mechanism next month to keep control over forex market

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has announced the launch of an organized market to keep the prices in the foreign currencies exchange market down.