EghtesadOnline: The Central Bank of Iran has published its latest report on the economic performance of the country for the six months ending Sep. 21. Although the report lacks important data such as the growth rate–the bank has avoided releasing such sensitive data for more than a year– it serves as a grim reminder about the slippery slope the economy is in once again.

EghtesadOnline: What if American sanctions remain in place for the next year? Will their effects be any worse than what was experienced in the past two years? How is it possible to enhance economic stability under sanctions?

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday issued separate decrees appointing new economy, cooperatives, industries and roads ministers in a reshuffle aimed at mustering support for major economic reforms, as the country faces a looming second wave of US sanctions.