NUFDI Calls for Investigation into Iran Central Bank Governor’s Travel to Washington

Washington, DC — In light of the Islamic Republic’s growing clampdown on the pro-democracy movement and the shameless lynchings of peaceful protesters, NUFDI wrote to the Treasury and State Departments to request an investigation into and clarification regarding the visit of Mr. Mohammad-Reza Farzin, the regime’s Central Bank Governor to Washington. The organization wrote:

“It is extremely worrisome that the leader of an entity sanctioned under counterterrorism authorities would be allowed to enter the United States.”

NUFDI continued:  “Moreover, this visit comes at a time when Iranian Americans and U.S. officials are being targeted and harassed inside America by Islamic Republic-affiliated individuals.”

The organization called for:

- Why was the Governor of the CBI permitted to enter the United States?

- What steps are being taken to ensure that this visit doesn’t further endanger Iranian Americans? 

- Will Mr. Farzin partake in meetings with any U.S. officials regarding any potential deal with the Islamic Republic during his time in Washington, D.C.?

- Why is the Governor of the CBI – either the office, or the current occupant – not specifically sanctioned under either E.O. 13224 or E.O. 13876?

Read the full letter, below. For press inquiries contact press@nufdiran.org.