The Day Ayandeh Bank Was Dissolved

Iranian media began the day reporting on new US sanctions against major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, with President Trump expressing frustration over unproductive talks with Putin. Concurrently, discussions around the impending dissolution of Ayandeh Bank emerged as a significant domestic financial concern. By mid-morning, Ayatollah Naeini was extensively praised by the Supreme Leader, while Pezeshkian’s remarks concerning the necessity of increasing gasoline prices, albeit gradually, gained prominence. Later in the day, the financial crisis and eventual dissolution of Ayandeh Bank due to massive imbalances became a central focus across various media outlets, with President Trump's statements about Iran's changed regional posture also circulating.