Central Bank of Iran
Coverage of Central Bank of Iran in the Nexus archive.
- Top Iranian officials admitted to the supreme leader that the U.S. naval blockade was crushing the economy, report says, as Trump eyes reimposing it
Iran's president and central bank chief informed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei that the U.S. naval blockade is severely damaging Iran's economy, with dire warnings about budget crises and shortages. Officials were divided on signing a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to Khamenei's conditional approval. The U.S. is considering reimposing the blockade, which could further disrupt Iranian oil sales and escalate tensions.
- 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’s inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain
Iran's year-on-year inflation reached 77.2% in May 2026, the highest level since World War II, driven by war-related uncertainty, U.S. naval blockades, and economic mismanagement. The rial's value has plummeted to over 1.7 million to $1, with daily necessities seeing 113.8% inflation.
- Iran’s inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain
Iran's year-on-year inflation reached 77.2% in May, the highest level since World War II, driven by the war with Israel, U.S. economic pressure, and domestic mismanagement. The Central Bank acknowledged the crisis, with experts warning of potential protests over rising living costs.
- Iran's inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain
Iran's year-on-year inflation reached 77.2% in May, the highest level since World War II, driven by war-related uncertainty, economic mismanagement, and a U.S. naval blockade. The rial's value has plummeted, and rising prices for essential goods risk sparking new protests, mirroring past demonstrations linked to economic hardship.
- Arkham maps Iran central bank wallets after $344M USDT freeze
Arkham has created a map linking OFAC-sanctioned Tron wallets to Iran's central bank, exposing Tehran's alleged on-chain reserves and counterparties. The move comes after a $344M USDT freeze. This development puts Iran's financial dealings in the public eye.