Iran’s central bank governor says the country has sufficient foreign currency reserves despite U.S. sanctions and is prepared to act to steady markets. Abdolnaser Hemmati tells U.S. President-facing messaging, “Iran has (foreign) currency and it has enough,” according to remarks reported by multiple outlets.
Hemmati says the central bank is ready to inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to address recent volatility. He also says Iran continues to collect foreign currency receivables and has domestic reserves and other resources.
The articles frame the statements in different contexts. Reuters-style reporting links the remarks to comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who described Iran’s response as tied to an economic pressure campaign. Middle East Eye adds Hemmati’s assurances to the public that economic conditions are difficult but that a “collapse” will not happen, describing hostile claims as “psychological warfare.”
