Abdolnaser Hemmati
Coverage of Abdolnaser Hemmati in the Nexus archive.
- Iran says it has no obligation to buy US produce
Iran's central bank governor stated that according to the agreement with the United States, the first $6 billion of released funds can be used for basic goods and medicine, not specifically U.S. agricultural products. Iran claims no obligation to purchase U.S. produce and will consider American goods only if they are more competitive in price and quality than alternatives.
- Iran's unprecedented 'whole-regime' delegation at US deal talks signals one goal: expert
Iran's 'whole-regime' delegation at U.S. nuclear deal talks in Switzerland includes top security, financial, and legal officials, signaling a focus on immediate cash flow and financial concessions. The team, led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Abbas Araghchi, aims to leverage negotiations for sanctions relief and control over energy and maritime operations.
- Iran central bank chief heads to Moscow for expanding monetary cooperation
Iran's Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati led a delegation to Moscow to discuss expanding monetary and banking cooperation between Iran and Russia. The talks aim to facilitate monetary exchanges, strengthen central bank collaboration, and develop mechanisms for broader economic ties, amid ongoing Western sanctions on Iran and potential U.S.-Iran negotiations on sanctions relief.