IRINN — broadcast 20260915 120000 UTC 454 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:11] But with the same estimate that was sampled, in the National Bank robbery, etc., the number [00:00:15] 20 billion was reached, but I definitely say that considering the other [00:00:18] numbers that are being kept secret, besides the safekeeping box, the [00:00:22] estimates are definitely higher. Just in one estimate that you, for example, [00:00:26] referred to, 20 billion was just from sampling the box. [00:01:00] We had many challenges, for example, with gasoline, and we spent a lot of money on [00:01:03] importing gasoline. The amount was 5.5 to 6 billion dollars. This number [00:01:07] is much higher. The question here arises: why did it seem a bit [00:01:10] late, meaning why didn't this happen [00:01:13] sooner? As you [00:01:17] mentioned, the idea of collecting household currencies [00:01:21] was an idea that was always brought up, but there was a consideration [00:01:25] that still exists, and that is if you, because in [00:01:28] fact, the source. It's not an easy task. [00:01:32] Any tool-making [00:01:35] might actually create a new demand for buying currency, and [00:01:39] we can't be completely sure that these currencies are really being accumulated from [00:01:42] household currencies or from the black market. Maybe [00:01:46] the answer now, how now? I wanted to ask you, that is, in [00:01:50] the next question I wanted to ask this: do you think after this [00:01:52] fund, well, it might be difficult to estimate, but well, do you think [00:01:56] what effect will it have on the rate in the informal market and so on? As [00:02:00] you say, there might be pressure to buy, considering that it also has currency profit, [00:02:04] or might the things that companies have in people's hands [00:02:07] come? The Central Bank manages this issue with a [00:02:11] ceiling. That is, we actually manage this with a ceiling that we consider for [00:02:15] the entire fund package and for each fund, [00:02:18] in a way, so that it doesn't [00:02:21] impose too much demand on the market, [00:02:24] and also, our expectation is that after [00:02:27] trust is built, because the key idea of this package and [00:02:31] this tool is trust. If public support [00:02:35] is gained and people are assured that their resources are safe [00:02:38] in this fund and it also generates profit, then certainly a large [00:02:42] part of the currency that is actually invested in these funds is truly [00:02:46] currency that is currently unproductive and stagnant. We [00:02:50] are not concerned about this. As I said, we manage this issue with a ceiling. [00:02:53] We observe the investment conditions [00:02:56] of the funds, and based on that, the next decision is made. That is, [00:03:10] on the ceiling of the subscribed units, how much it is, what restrictions exist [00:03:13] for buying and selling, how it works? Let's see, the size [00:03:16] of the fund for the start of subscription [00:03:20] is seen as 10 million dollars, but [00:03:22] the license that the Central Bank has considered for [00:03:25] the ceiling of each fund is 50 million dollars. That is, [00:03:29] we start with 10 million US dollars of subscription, [00:03:32] and the license up to 50 million dollars [00:03:36] is with the Securities and Exchange Organization, meaning it is at the disposal of the Securities and Exchange Organization. After [00:03:40] 50 million dollars, again, in fact, the [00:03:43] issue must be raised in the Central Bank's currency commission, [00:03:46] and then, in fact, if that [00:03:49] kind of plan that perhaps the Central Bank and [00:03:53] the Securities and Exchange Organization actually had, as Dr. [00:03:57] Shahraei mentioned, if they have achieved that, [00:04:00] then certainly with the talks that have taken place, the Central Bank will not [00:04:04] impose any ceiling restrictions. For example, people want to buy [00:04:07] now, what are the restrictions? [00:04:11] Each unit of this fund, each investment unit of this [00:04:14] fund is 10 dollars, and [00:04:17] any natural or legal person can invest [00:04:20] 100 dollars in this fund, in fact, in the fund subscription [00:04:24] or in the fund. The ceiling [00:04:28] that is considered for each person, whether natural or legal, is up to 5% [00:04:32] of the total value of the [00:04:35] fund's units. Each person can actually invest. That is, [00:04:39] there is no difference between natural and legal persons, companies, etc. No, there isn't. So, if we consider [00:04:43] the first 10 million dollars as the [00:04:46] ceiling of the investment funds, each natural and [00:04:49] legal person can invest up to 500 thousand dollars in this fund [00:04:53] without restrictions. How can those outside the country, those who are outside the country, [00:04:56] what can they do? I mentioned, they can, of course, through [00:05:00] currency transfer. That is, the issue that they have, they apply through currency transfer [00:05:03] to the currency operations manager and the portfolio manager, [00:05:07] and the issue of registration and transfer [00:05:10] of their resources is done through the registration manager. Currency [00:05:13] operations are actually carried out. Thank you, Mr. [00:05:16] Iranshahi. Please tell us, in addition to currency funds, [00:05:19] what new tools are generally available in the capital market, and what plans [00:05:23] are you making to, as I said, bring your presence in the direction [00:05:27] of people bringing their investments, their small amounts of money, what we are talking about now? [00:05:31] Well, we have designed [00:05:35] more than 18 types of investment [00:05:38] funds in different classes to meet the needs [00:05:43] of investors with different risk tolerances. [00:05:46] We can cover them. In addition to the funds we currently have, [00:05:50] which, as I mentioned, have more than 4 thousand billion Tomans in them, [00:05:53] the newest fund that we are launching [00:05:57] and whose regulations we have approved and announced [00:06:00] is the private finance fund. It somehow [00:06:04] helps finance small and medium-sized enterprises [00:06:07] through investment in small [00:06:10] and short-term Murabaha [00:06:14] papers and crowd financing. Part of the [00:06:18] financing that is used to support small [00:06:21] and medium-sized enterprises is actually happening through this fund. Therefore, [00:06:24] one of the [00:06:28] funds that we will have in the near future in the [00:06:32] capital market is this type of fund, and [00:06:35] there was talk about oil deposit certificates. Can these [00:06:38] enter the capital market? Are there plans for these or not? Mr. [00:06:42] Yes, well, the oil deposit certificate market has actually been [00:06:46] on the energy exchange in previous years, and I know that the energy [00:06:50] exchange still has serious plans to develop [00:06:54] this area, which requires [00:06:57] some regulations and prerequisites, and [00:06:59] in the future, if, in fact, [00:07:03] those issues and regulations are resolved, we will even see [00:07:07] an investment fund that invests [00:07:10] in oil deposits. What is the obstacle now? [00:07:13] There are some regulatory issues [00:07:17] regarding these tanks that [00:07:20] are supposed to be deposit certificate warehouses, and so on. [00:07:24] There are some regulatory issues that you think [00:07:28] can be resolved by when? Can you tell us? No, because [00:07:31] the custodian of the [00:07:34] deposit is the energy exchange, which is not our unit. [00:07:38] Therefore, in general, the tools seem a little bit. [00:07:42] New tools. I also asked Mr. Shahraei why it seems to take [00:07:46] a long time for regulations, or why both the [00:07:49] Securities and Exchange Organization and other institutions that are cooperating [00:07:52] with you, such as the Central Bank, proceed so cautiously, making it seem like it takes [00:07:56] a little longer than it should. Look, [00:08:00] many conditions [00:08:04] and, in fact, variables [00:08:07] are affected by this issue. Mr. Shahraei mentioned [00:08:11] some points. There are also some issues that, after all, [00:08:15] it takes time for a tool to be formed, especially in the area [00:08:18] of currency, the necessary coordination and concerns [00:08:22] that exist, in addition to the fact that, for example, in previous [00:08:25] years, we really didn't have assets that [00:08:29] this fund could invest in. That is, it's been 2 years now that [00:08:33] currency Murabaha papers have actually been issued [00:08:37] and launched. Therefore, the currency [00:08:41] fund must have an asset [00:08:44] to invest in. However, our prediction [00:08:46] is that if this fund is successful, [00:08:49] in addition to giving other licenses for this type of [00:08:52] fund, we will also think about other tools, [00:08:56] including currency project funds. This [00:08:59] is actually one of perhaps the other [00:09:02] funds that can be designed in this area: currency project [00:09:06] investment funds that define the project themselves. [00:09:09] It's not a fixed rate of, for example, 45%. [00:09:13] There, it might be, for example, above 10 [00:09:16] to 15% of the IRR rates of currency [00:09:19] projects, where funds [00:09:22] can define projects. The public's resources need [00:09:26] this fund to actually be launched. [00:09:30] Trust-building discussions are also important. [00:09:34] How much do people trust this tool and [00:09:38] see the reception, then we can proceed. Yes, and it is necessary that [00:09:42] perhaps the regulations, because we didn't have [00:09:45] experience with some issues, must [00:09:48] be amended, and the relationship [00:09:52] that we have with the Central Bank, thank God, needs us to hold [00:09:55] more joint meetings, but I don't think [00:09:59] it's something very far-fetched, and it can [00:10:20] that we tried to start with small [00:10:23] amounts to build [00:10:27] trust among people. The supervisory and [00:10:30] executive pillars of this fund [00:10:32] are designed in a way that [00:10:36] they can eliminate the issue of distrust and [00:10:39] build trust. Look, for the pillar [00:10:43] of this fund, we came up with a joint framework for the liquidity [00:10:47] manager and the registration manager. Their work is complementary. [00:10:50] In fact, if the burden is to be [00:10:53] lifted from the liquidity manager who is obliged to provide [00:10:57] liquidity, it is that the registration manager, a strong [00:11:00] registration manager, can market well to [00:11:03] attract new investors, and investors who want to exit this fund [00:11:07] will be provided with resources from the inflow of new [00:11:11] funds. This process is actually [00:11:14] designed in such a way that the issue of liquidity [00:11:18] and the concerns are resolved. We have tried to maximize [00:11:21] transparency. And [00:11:25] finally, our effort and wish [00:11:28] is that this tool helps gather [00:11:31] resources in foreign currency, [00:11:35] which helps develop the foreign currency project. How many other funds? Say this briefly, [00:11:39] that by the end of the year, we will [00:11:42] actually authorize between 4 and 5 new [00:11:46] funds. Will you give the authorization, or the Central Bank, which must be [00:11:49] involved? A part of the Central Bank, in terms of foreign exchange, [00:11:53] is the manager. [00:12:11] The goal is for this money to be invested in projects. [00:12:14] How much are you pursuing this with this perspective? How much readiness [00:12:18] is there in your fund? Well, [00:12:21] the group that we are actually active in. [00:12:25] Well, we actually had the first experience of issuing [00:12:28] foreign exchange Murabaha papers. We had foreign exchange Murabaha papers. [00:12:32] Well, we have approximately 300 million euros of foreign exchange Murabaha papers, 320 million [00:12:36] euros of foreign exchange Murabaha papers. We currently have approximately one billion dollars of foreign [00:12:40] exchange Murabaha papers under review and issuance. All [00:12:44] of this is actually a good sign, a great potential. [00:12:48] The primary use of these collected [00:12:52] foreign exchange Murabaha papers, Mr. [00:12:55] Shahraei said, is to finance the country's priority and [00:12:59] export-oriented projects and provide working capital, [00:13:10] that the general policy of the Central Bank, [00:13:13] according to the country's laws and regulations, is that [00:13:16] the country's currency should actually be the basis [00:13:20] for settling transactions, and settling debts [00:13:23] should be done with rials. But this initiative, which was actually [00:13:27] considered with the cooperation of the stock exchange, opens a door [00:13:31] for a limited number of people who actually [00:13:34] generate currency, are exporters, and have no export commitment. [00:13:37] Iranians abroad will have this opportunity. [00:13:41] But as a general rule, the country should not [00:13:45] move towards dollarization and actually have settlements [00:13:49] done with a foreign currency. But for [00:13:52] a specific group that actually produces currency, there must certainly be solutions [00:13:56] to devise a safe and transparent investment [00:13:59] so that they can invest their currencies in those [00:14:03] conditions, and the Central Bank is ready to expand [00:14:06] these currency tools with the cooperation of the Securities and Exchange Organization. Now, [00:14:10] the issue of currency crowdfunding for attracting [00:14:14] the investments of Afghanistan's children in Iran or [00:14:18] Iraq and other countries is on the agenda, and as they mentioned, [00:14:21] currency project funds in which people invest. [00:15:38] With salutations to the pure [00:15:39] soul [00:15:43] of the Leader of the Revolution, and with salutations to the pure [00:15:47] and sacred spirit of our martyred [00:15:50] dear Leader and all the martyrs [00:15:53] who in this war and past wars and in [00:15:57] assassinations sacrificed their lives [00:15:59] for our Iran. Well, [00:16:03] as some of our dear ones said, the issues you mentioned [00:16:06] cannot be resolved here. We can [00:16:10] accept your representatives [00:16:13] to be present wherever you want [00:16:16] to be present, whether [00:16:19] in [00:16:21] the various places you have now suggested. I have written them [00:16:24] down so we can sit and discuss how we can [00:16:28] manage and solve these problems. [00:16:30] I consider it my duty to, after all, [00:16:34] deal with the problems in the country. [00:16:37] And now, Dr. says that every day in the government, with our managers, [00:16:41] we have some unpleasant moments, [00:16:44] but ultimately, we must truly be able to solve [00:16:48] the problems of our dear people, the dear people. [00:16:51] Now, you who are our employees and have worked [00:16:55] and toiled, all those who live in this land. [00:16:57] It is the duty of my [00:17:00] government to think of them. [00:17:03] They must be able to live a peaceful [00:17:06] life. Their concerns should be as [00:17:10] minimal as possible. And [00:17:13] we are also making efforts. Now, if the meetings become private, [00:17:17] we will sit and discuss what we have done or what you can do for us. [00:17:21] Regarding neighborhood orientation and now [00:17:25] being the advisor to the governor, if you introduce your representatives, [00:17:28] we will fully welcome them to [00:17:31] be present in the governorates, [00:17:34] in the district offices, and additionally, [00:17:37] in the neighborhoods. You can definitely help [00:17:40] a lot. Now, what our sister did in [00:17:44] Gorgan is truly exceptional. [00:17:47] It can truly be used as a model. [00:17:50] The ground is ready for these works, [00:17:54] and we can do this work. Many of these works [00:17:57] don't require money. They require empathy, [00:18:00] cooperation, and common understanding. We need to [00:18:04] find a common perspective to be able to do this work. [00:18:07] I am sure that regarding health, treatment, and well-being, we can [00:18:11] actually have a special focus on retirees [00:18:14] to solve their treatment problems. We also need [00:18:18] to hold a meeting. Now, we can make some provisions in the budget, [00:18:22] and also in the process of accountability, [00:18:25] supervision, and their treatment. Now, [00:18:28] we need to sit with our brothers in the Ministry [00:18:32] of Welfare and Social Security, and also with the Ministry of Health and Treatment, and [00:18:35] even our military [00:18:38] forces, our army, to talk and try. [00:18:41] When we were representatives, it was decided that retirees [00:18:45] would be specially taken care of regarding their health. [00:18:48] We struggled a lot with the program, [00:18:51] which was supposed to do this and allocate a specific budget. [00:18:54] And God willing, we will hold a meeting regarding [00:18:58] treatment. Now, if the treatment team is identified, we will definitely [00:19:02] do whatever we can. It is our duty to [00:19:04] be able to do this work. [00:19:07] The problem that is now actually upon us, the [00:19:11] work that we are currently [00:19:16] pursuing, well, you know better [00:19:19] that they are making every effort to force [00:19:22] us into submission. That is, these sanctions [00:19:25] are different from past sanctions. [00:19:29] They have imposed war on us, [00:19:33] and they are increasing sanctions day by [00:19:36] day. And they also want [00:19:40] to increase our internal differences. We [00:19:44] are trying. If we help [00:19:47] each other, my belief is that we will be able [00:19:50] to overcome this situation strongly. But we need everyone's cooperation [00:19:54] and empathy. And from the beginning, [00:19:58] my whole point has been that with consensus, unity, [00:20:01] and cohesion, we can fix our country. The idea that some people imagine [00:20:05] they are superior and the best, and the rest. This [00:20:07] people, [00:20:10] whatever they say, they say nonsense sometimes, although [00:20:13] often they say nonsense. But the [00:20:16] ongoing situation [00:20:19] is that every Iranian who lives [00:20:23] in this country, regardless [00:20:26] of their position and personality, is [00:20:28] respected, and we must be able to benefit [00:20:32] from them, to use them. We must truly [00:20:36] join hands, regardless of [00:20:38] gender, ethnicity, or belief. What matters [00:20:42] is the result of the work, which is acceptable. God willing, [00:20:46] that structure, that team, should be formed [00:20:50] this week, not, for example, [00:20:53] to say later because I don't want to make promises that you will [00:20:57] like what I say here, but then I can't implement them. [00:21:01] We will hold a meeting this week to discuss the specific [00:21:05] teams regarding both treatment [00:21:07] and the structure of presence in the systems [00:21:10] so you can participate. And naturally, you know our situation. If we [00:21:14] know yours, we can help each other more easily. And also [00:21:17] regarding the issues that [00:21:20] relate to livelihood, we now have a plan to, God willing, generally [00:21:24] increase the prices and money of the food stamps and so on, [00:21:27] and we are constantly thinking about how to do this. [00:21:30] Our expert analysis is a bit lacking. [00:21:34] Now, I don't want to condemn anyone, [00:21:38] but well, our administrative system is [00:21:41] an administrative system, meaning it doesn't help [00:21:45] us or cooperate with us as it should. [00:21:48] Even if they cooperate, because they lack the skill and [00:21:52] the vision, we are stuck. Many times, we sit down ourselves [00:21:55] and want to solve some issues from scratch. [00:21:58] But we will definitely increase the value [00:22:02] and quantity of food stamps. We will definitely consider [00:22:06] your health and treatment. That is, I promise we will [00:22:10] definitely do this. Now, God willing, we will hold a meeting together. [00:22:14] We will definitely involve you in the decision-making. [00:22:17] God willing, if your representatives are clear, we will sit together for a [00:22:20] meeting tomorrow or the day after, or whenever [00:22:24] there's an opportunity. If you have decided on that structure together, [00:22:28] I will hold the meeting this week, probably on Wednesday or Thursday. [00:22:31] We will sit together to discuss how we should manage [00:22:35] these concerns, how we should solve the problem. We will hold a meeting [00:22:39] and brainstorm to continue this path [00:22:42] as much as we can. We are definitely with [00:22:45] you. Regarding the neighborhood-oriented group that [00:22:49] is interested, I strongly believe in this issue. [00:22:52] Just today, before I came here, I called those [00:22:56] in charge again and asked, "When do you plan to finally [00:22:59] complete the coverage?" We can start from schools, [00:23:03] we can start from clinics, our healthcare centers. [00:23:06] We can also start from the positions that [00:23:09] municipalities have, we can start from mosques, [00:23:13] we can start from those charities or those NGOs, [00:23:16] non-governmental organizations. All of them can come together. [00:23:20] Let's join hands and help each other move forward. [00:23:23] And we are also strengthening our programs in this regard. [00:23:27] And God willing, with empathy and cooperation [00:23:30] with various neighboring countries, we are also improving [00:23:34] our relations. They are putting pressure on us, and we are trying [00:23:38] to open our own paths so we can work. For [00:23:42] essential goods, we have allocated resources. We just need [00:23:45] to buy correctly, buy at the right price, [00:23:49] buy with quality. Many times, they buy in a way that the price is not [00:23:53] what it should be. Well, now who's going to say, "Why are you doing this?" [00:23:57] It's unfair. That is, in reality, a product that [00:24:01] costs, for example, one toman, they bring us a bill [00:24:04] for 10 toman that we have to pay. In this [00:24:07] situation, where we should be considerate, some people [00:24:11] are taking advantage of this situation, [00:24:14] unfortunately. And this is something that, [00:24:18] in fact, together. I think if they work together, [00:24:22] we will solve it. That is, both regarding livelihood, we have set [00:24:25] aside our resources, and we have them. We just need [00:24:28] to fix the paths, so to speak, so they come. [00:24:32] Regional countries are also having good understandings now. They are cooperating. [00:24:35] They have closed the sea routes, but our land interactions [00:24:38] and exchanges have increased much more [00:24:42] and will continue to increase even more. [00:24:46] It's not like that. The reality is that [00:24:48] America is threatening. Many [00:24:52] countries finally take it into account, [00:24:56] or now I don't want to say they are afraid or [00:24:59] not afraid. They whisper to us, "Well, [00:25:02] we are with you," but they don't dare [00:25:06] to do their work, for example. That is, the [00:25:09] reality of the matter is that, after all, [00:25:12] they exert force. Those who claim human [00:25:15] rights and humanity, if you are honest, what [00:25:19] do you have to do with people's children, with people's hospitals, [00:25:23] with this infrastructure? If you are a man, [00:25:27] fight men, not, for example, use tools [00:25:30] and technology to do something that deprives innocent [00:25:34] people, for example. Now they have closed the road. [00:25:38] They want to impose sanctions. Who do sanctions harm? [00:25:41] They harm the people. [00:25:43] These claimants of human rights who are sitting [00:25:47] there, from Europe and America and Iran, who [00:25:50] claim to be Iranian and incite these people [00:25:54] to do these wrongs, who do they want to pressure? [00:25:56] Fairness is a good [00:25:59] thing. Humanity. Imam and [00:26:41] You have blocked people's way, you come and assassinate these people. [00:26:45] You are killing these terrorists. [00:26:47] With the technology and power they have, [00:26:51] they have created a terrorist government. They assassinate [00:26:54] whoever they want. [00:26:56] And [00:26:59] by the grace of God and with the empathy [00:27:02] and cooperation that we will have with you and all the people [00:27:06] of Iran, we will both solve our problems [00:27:08] with our neighbors and ourselves, and we will not [00:27:12] bow down to them, by the grace of God. [00:27:26] From this land, the voice of awakening [00:27:29] has always been [00:27:32] heard. It is the voice of free [00:27:35] people who sacrificed their lives [00:27:38] for dignity and honor. Azerbaijan [00:27:41] is not just a part of the map of Iran. As [00:27:44] the martyred Imam said, [00:27:47] Azerbaijan is the head of Iran. A head full [00:27:51] of passion that has repeatedly [00:27:53] sacrificed for Iran. May God grant [00:27:56] that I fall into the lap [00:27:59] of my homeland, but in times of danger, [00:28:03] may I not be a burden on Iran's shoulders. [00:28:06] Long live Iran, East Azerbaijan, [00:28:09] sacrificed for Iran. [00:28:25] Long live Azerbaijan, [00:28:27] Iran. [00:28:30] With utmost audacity, they put some scrap iron there [00:28:34] and say, "These are missiles that Iran [00:28:37] gave to the Yemeni fighters." [00:28:40] They make an unfounded claim. [00:28:44] Well, the Yemeni fighters [00:28:47] and mujahideen are besieged. Nothing [00:28:50] can be sent to them. If it could be sent, [00:28:54] we would have given them 100 missiles instead of one missile. [00:28:58] It cannot be. In the resistance issue, the Americans decided [00:29:25] to eradicate the roots of resistance in [00:29:28] West Asia. They were confident that they would do this. [00:29:39] Today, it is proven to the whole world that [00:29:43] they wanted to but couldn't, and we wanted to and could. [00:30:28] Affairs, in a meeting with the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, [00:30:32] Iraq, referring to terrorist activities on the common borders [00:30:36] and the enemies' attempts to exploit these circumstances, [00:30:39] considered strengthening cooperation essential for border protection. [00:30:43] Mr. Araghchi emphasized that our Kurdish friends and [00:30:46] regional countries must be vigilant against the false [00:30:49] flag tactic, which aims to create differences between neighbors are designed [00:30:53] to be vigilant. Mr. Araqchi announced [00:30:56] readiness to strengthen relations with this region