Mohsen Denavi, a spokesman for the Convenience Identification Council, announced next Wednesday that he would hold a session on Iran’s conditional accession to the fight against terrorist financing (CFT) and the United Nations Treaty against the United Nations Treaty (aka the Palermo Treaty).
“The Congress is emphasizing hearing all experts’ opinions and ultimately making the best decisions for the best interests of the country and protecting the national interests,” Denabi wrote in his X account.
The Iranian parliament has approved Palermo and the CFT. Still, the Iranian council of guardianship, which is responsible for reviewing the legislation of parliament, refused to ratify them, citing the need for some amendments.
A Convenience Council, made up of more than 40 politicians, former staff members and senior clergy, is responsible for resolving disputes between the two legislative bodies.
Iran has approved other FATF practices and regulations.
The Council’s new debate on the FATF comes years after halting consideration of the practice, fearing it would undermine Iran’s economic independence.
They also come almost a month after President Masuud Pezeshkian and other authorities signaled in speeches and statements that Iran is pondering in its remaining two treaties to promote economic activity in the country.
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