Iranian President Pezeshkian Orders Acceleration of Basic Goods Import Financing

President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed the government to speed up financial and banking procedures to ensure stable supplies of basic goods.

• Pezeshkian issued the directives during a government meeting with the ministers of economy and agriculture, the central bank governor, and the head of planning and budget.
• He ordered the payment of part of importers' dues and the acceleration of resolving legal and banking obstacles to imports.
• Pezeshkian said the government will use all its capabilities to maintain stable supplies and markets.
• He warned that the government will deal firmly with any violations that exploit the current situation or hinder import and distribution.