Economy

RFL/RE – Germany, France, and Britain are set to launch a mechanism to allow financial flows to be sent to Iran that would not violate U.S. sanctions in an attempt to keep alive the landmark 2015 nuclear deal.

Al-Monitor – Iran’s theological seats of learning appear set to face major difficulties in the coming Iranian year (beginning March 21) as the government has significantly reduced their budget allocations.

Radiofarda – Iran’s ranking in Transparency International’s annual corruption report has dropped from 130 to 138 among 180 countries surveyed.

Radiofarda – Iran and Syria say they have struck economic and trade deals on Monday, as Tehran widens its role there after helping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reclaim most of his country.

Radiofarda – An influential Iranian general has joined the chorus of conservative voices against Tehran joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body implementing measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Radiofarda – The EU has reportedly delayed registering an alternative financial channel to help Iran, say reports coming from Brussels on Monday January 28.

radiofarda – A key arbitration panel scheduled to rule on legislation related to financial reforms in Iran demanded by the international community has again failed to resolve the issue, Iranian agencies reported on Saturday.

radiofarda – Informed sources at the European Union have told Radio Farda that EU will register its Special Purpose Vehicle on Monday January 28 to facilitate trade between Iran and European companies.

Radiofarda – The United States on Thursday targeted two Iran-backed foreign fighter militias in Syria and an airline that helps ferry weapons to Syria in fresh sanctions as Washington prepares for a military withdrawal from the war-torn country.

Radiofarda – France’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that he expected a European-backed system to facilitate non-dollar trade with Iran and circumventing U.S. sanctions would be established in the coming days.