EghtesadOnline: A recent survey conducted by the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has found that an overwhelming majority of private businesses had a negative perception of Iran's economy in the past few years and predict worsening conditions in the near future.

EghtesadOnline: The Majlis Economic Commission has put in motion three plans to improve the country’s economic conditions , all of which concern the ailing banking system and will materialize in a matter of months, the head of the commission said.

EghtesadOnline: Implementing standards set by the global anti-money laundering watchdog can help improve Iran’s economic conditions and financial transparency, says an expert, who believes that introducing the required reforms is not a top priority for decision-making authorities.

EghtesadOnline: Governor of the Central Bank of Iran says people are more optimistic now about the improving economic conditions than they were six months ago.

EghtesadOnline: Many say that in the current economic conditions resuming the gasoline rationing system to better manage (curb) fuel consumption is inevitable, but may not help much in preventing smuggling.