Iran Ratifies UN Anti-Terror Financing Treaty in Bid to Ease International Banking Restrictions

Oct 23, 2025 12:22 am CST

Iran has joined the UN convention against terrorism financing in an effort to ease sanctions pressure and regain access to global banking systems. President Pezeshkian's administration hopes compliance with Financial Action Task Force standards will help stabilize Iran's struggling economy despite opposition from ultra-conservatives concerned about exposing sensitive information regarding Iran's support for regional groups.