Mustafa Mirsalim, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, stated that Iran is not a poor country but suffers from a lack of courage in governance.
He argued that unifying the exchange rate and stabilizing the Rial are urgent necessities to prevent further economic decline.
Mirsalim suggested that the government must curb unnecessary imports and strictly manage export revenues to protect the national currency’s value.
He dismissed concerns about backlash from importers, insisting that tough decisions must be made immediately to safeguard the economy.
His comments come as Iran continues to grapple with high inflation and currency volatility.
Mirsalim warned that delaying these essential economic reforms would ultimately harm both the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic’s system.
