Abdolnaser Hemmati
Abdolnaser Hemmati is an Iranian economist and reformist politician who served as governor of the Central Bank of Iran from 2018 to 2021 and ran as a candidate in Iran’s 2021 presidential election.
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Aug 19, 2026
Far Left
Central Bank chief gave multiple interviews on Thursday, defending currency reserves for essential goods, ruling out short-term interest rate hikes, and proposing a 23% increase in food voucher value.
Reformists view Hemmati as a pragmatic technocrat trying to stabilize the economy under conservative pressure, but they criticize his cautious approach to interest rates and his admission that frozen assets haven't been released.
Aug 9, 2026
Far Right
The economy minister faces an interpellation motion signed by 87 MPs, weeks after the central bank interfered in the currency market and failed to stop the rial's slide.
Principlists accuse him of managing the currency market with IMF advice, and they are calling for his dismissal as the first step in ending 'economic surrender.'
Aug 6, 2026
Far Left
Economy Minister Hemmati is defending his record in parliament under the threat of an immediate no-confidence vote.
Reformists believe he is being punished for trying to resume talks with the IMF and foreign investors, and his removal would scare off any remaining global investor activity.
Aug 3, 2026
Far Right
The central bank governor is facing a Majles summons over the rial's freefall, failed currency auctions, and a rising inflation outlook.
Principlists blame his conventional monetary management for accelerating speculation and demand an asset-based, sanctions-proof monetary policy.
Jul 29, 2026
Center
Head of the Central Bank, Hemmati publicly rejected rumors about foreign currency shortages, stating there are no problems or limits in supplying foreign exchange.
Pragmatists see Hemmati's statement as a necessary reassurance to calm markets and maintain economic confidence, but they watch for actual implementation and currency stability.
Jun 18, 2026
Far Left
Central Bank chief Hemti predicted economic improvements and easier conditions for Iranian traders following the Iran-US agreement.
Reformists welcome Hemmati's optimism as validation of the diplomatic path, but remain skeptical of his ability to deliver real relief without structural reforms.