Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediFebruary 15, 2026 at 03:24 PM

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Iran remains on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, alongside North Korea and Myanmar, due to concerns about money laundering and terrorism financing. Despite domestic opposition, Iran's Financial Intelligence Unit states it will continue efforts to be removed from the list. The FATF has renewed its blacklisting of Iran and increased measures to isolate the country from global financial markets, especially concerning virtual assets and cryptocurrencies. The FATF recommends member states limit financial interactions with Iran, even for humanitarian aid, due to perceived risks. Iran has been on the FATF blacklist for years, facing heightened scrutiny since October 2019.

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Germany 30% Paris 30% Berlin 30% United States 40% Ministry of Economic Affairs 40% IRNA 40% North Korea ×260% Financial Intelligence Unit 60% Myanmar ×260% Tehran 70% Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ×590% Iran ×1295%

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fatf blacklist 100% iran 90% terrorism financing 70% money laundering 70% virtual asset service providers 70% financial institutions 60% cryptocurrencies 60% domestic political divisions 50% financial markets 50% global watchdog 40%