TEHRAN – In an analysis, Foreign Minister Etemad discussed the benefits of coming off the FATF blacklist and said: “Iran joins the FATF by approving two outstanding treaties that could have positive effects: first, to rebuild Iranian banking credibility globally; first, to rebuild Iranian banking credibility globally.” Second, to reduce the cost of foreign exchange transactions and ease access to international payment systems. Third, strengthen the country’s position in global risk assessments.
Finally, joining the FATF means aligning with the global supervisory system and will also strengthen domestic trust in the long run, as financial transparency is not only a condition for international exchange, but also a prerequisite for effectively combating domestic corruption. Make no mistake, Iran has been slow to move toward dialogue with the FATF, and this delay imposes significant costs on the national economy, but it is better to act late than not to act altogether. Joining the Treaty of Palermo and the CFT does not mean bowing to external pressure. Rather, it demonstrates the maturity of monetary policy-making and acceptance of global transparency requirements. By maintaining security considerations and precisely defining legal concepts, Iran can use this opportunity to restructure financial relationships, attract capital, and reduce sanctions pressure.
Hamshahari: Iran and Russia, a story of the fusion of independent actors
In his memo, Prime Minister Hamshahari cited international affairs expert Mehdi Khorsand, who discussed similarities between Iran and Russia on several issues, saying, “Iran and Russia are in similar situations in many cases with respect to sanctions and pressure from Western countries.” Iran and Russia are considered two major independent players in a changing international order that calls for a multipolar approach to the world. A kind of convergence is occurring between Iran, Russia, and even China, which could help build and strengthen trust between the two countries in various political, economic, military, cultural, and social fields, and counter the pressure of Western sanctions. One of the issues that can strengthen the convergence and cooperation between Iran and Russia and increase their ability to withstand pressure is the completion of transit and trade corridors and the export of Iranian technology and engineering products to the Central Asian region and the Caucasus, which is considered to be strategically deep for Russia.
Mr. Khorasan: President Trump’s conditions for Iran
Discussing why Jared Kushner, President Trump’s Jewish son-in-law, is in charge of negotiations with Iran, Khorasan said: “Trump talks about peace with Iran, but he also emphasizes that Iran must accept certain measures.” One of the conditions is not to recognize Israel or support resistance groups. The US president previously said Iran would join the Abraham Accords. Although the US president wants to normalize relations between Iran and Israel, anti-Zionism and support for the oppressed Palestinian people are considered one of the key principles of the Islamic revolution, and the Iranian people have never wanted to accept the fake regime of Israel. President Trump is calling on Iran to recognize a regime that has massacred more than 68,000 innocent people in Gaza over the past two years, has been accused of genocide, and left only ruins in Gaza, contrary to international law and despite worldwide opposition. He is asking the Iranian people to shake hands with such a regime! President Trump is expected to use Kushner’s good relationship with officials in Persian Gulf Arab countries to put pressure on Iran.
Iran: Security Initiative Policy
In a recent commentary, Iranian newspapers examined the country’s strategic approach in the post-snapback era. The report argued that the dispute over the snapback mechanism is not just a “case against Iran” but a diplomatic forum where Iran, with support from Russia and China, can orchestrate a pressure game for negotiations. While Western countries continue to call for the reinstatement of sanctions, the complex and multi-layered nature of enforcement means that the Iranian government could relieve some of the pressure by engaging non-Western networks and alternative financial systems, as long as it maintains open channels for mediation. This is precisely where the policy of maintaining leadership becomes relevant. For Iran, the snapback issue represents a broader shift in the role of international institutions, once the central axis of global decision-making but now serving as one of the cornerstones of many negotiations between competing powers. In the future, the international order is likely to evolve into a more fragmented and pluralistic system in which diverse actors, each with their own networks and narratives, reinterpret and reapply rules according to their interests.