Episode
Will Iran Exit FATF Blacklist? Kourosh Ahmadi & Meysam Zahourian
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2025-08-11
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Meysam Zahourian examines Iran's potential FATF membership amid severe US sanctions. The episode analyzes how Western powers, particularly America, define terrorism within FATF frameworks, potentially classifying support for resistance movements as terrorism financing. Joini Read more…Meysam Zahourian examines Iran's potential FATF membership amid severe US sanctions. The episode analyzes how Western powers, particularly America, define terrorism within FATF frameworks, potentially classifying support for resistance movements as terrorism financing. Joining FATF requires compliance with 41 standards; while 17 face minimal obstacles, CFT (Counter-Terrorist Financing) and Palermo Convention adoption present significant challenges. Hosts Kourosh Ahmadi and Meysam Zahourian debate whether FATF membership resolves Iran's economic issues or strengthens geopolitical constraints, exploring the complex interplay between international financial standards and national sovereignty. Close