Iranian debate on the fight against money laundering

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The IRNA news agency reported that the Guardian Council had rejected legislative reforms proposed by the parliament to bring Iran into line with global anti-money laundering standards
IRNA quotes the Council as being based on the Iranian constitution. Is mandated to submit such legal changes. If Parliament insists on proposal, the Council of Discernment could decide to do so
According to Reuters, Iran seeks to apply the standards set by the International Financial Task Force (FATF), an international group of government agencies involved in the fight against money laundering.
At the end of June, the International Financial Task Force stated that it had given Iran until October to carry out reforms that would enable it to comply with global standards. or face consequences that could increase reluctance. Investors are likely to wait for the return of sanctions The United States. Conservatives in parliament are opposed to facilitating compliance with the FATF standards on the grounds that it could hinder Iranian financial support to regional allies, such as Hezbollah.
Supreme Iranian leader Ali Khamenei said parliament should adopt legislation to combat money laundering.
On the other hand, Tehran announced the killing of three people during a security operation conducted yesterday in Kermanshah near the Iraqi border.

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