Abdolnaser Hemmati
Abdolnaser Hemmati | |
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| Born | June 9, 1956 Iran |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, academic, politician |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (2018–2021), Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs (2024–2025) |
Abdolnaser Hemmati (, born 9 June 1956) is an Iranian economist, academic, and political figure who held the position of minister of economic and financial affairs between 2024 and 2025.
From 2018 until 2021, Hemmati served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran. His career also includes significant leadership roles such as vice president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting from 1989 to 1994 and governor of the Central Insurance of Iran during two separate periods: 1994–2006 and 2016–2018. In the 2021 Iranian presidential election, he was the only moderate contender and finished in third place overall.
Hemmati declared his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, but his nomination was ultimately rejected by the Guardian Council.
Presidential candidacy
Competing in the 2024 presidential election, Abdolnaser Hemmati campaigned under the motto "Economy for the People." His platform focused on reducing inflation, improving citizens' living standards, and encouraging foreign investment. He emphasized transitioning Iran’s economy away from reliance on oil revenues toward a more diversified income base. Despite these proposals, the Guardian Council disqualified his candidacy.
Economy Minister
In 2024, Hemmati was appointed as economy minister within President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration. On 2 March 2025, he faced impeachment by a vote of 182 out of 273 members in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, driven by growing public dissatisfaction linked to inflation and the depreciation of the Iranian rial, highlighting challenges in managing the ongoing economic crisis.