Iran will soon join the New Development Bank (NDB), the development lender established by the BRICS group of nations, according to central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati. The announcement was made in a state media report published ahead of a BRICS finance meeting in India.
Key Takeaways
Iran will soon join the New Development Bank (NDB) established by the BRICS group of nations, according to central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati.
- Iran aims to become a member and shareholder of the NDB
- The move is driven by U.S. sanctions and the ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel
- BRICS members are promoting trade in national currencies to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar
- Iran joined BRICS in 2024 as part of its expansion
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▼Source Claims Check
3 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 3 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brics Expansion Timeline | 1 Difference | TimesLIVE and Reuters report Iran joined in 2024; CNBC provides broader historical context. | ▼ |
| Impact Of Sanctions On Iran | 1 Difference | CNBC focuses on economic impact; TimesLIVE and Reuters emphasize conflict and sanctions. | ▼ |
| U.s. Response To Iran Joining Brics | 1 Difference | CNBC reports Trump's threat of tariffs; TimesLIVE and Reuters do not mention this. | ▼ |
| Iran Joining Ndb | Broad Agreement | Iran to join BRICS New Development Bank soon. | |
| Brics Members Promoting Trade In National Currencies | Broad Agreement | BRICS members promote trade in national currencies to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. |
Brics Expansion Timeline
▼TimesLIVE and Reuters report Iran joined in 2024; CNBC provides broader historical context.
Impact Of Sanctions On Iran
▼CNBC focuses on economic impact; TimesLIVE and Reuters emphasize conflict and sanctions.
U.s. Response To Iran Joining Brics
▼CNBC reports Trump's threat of tariffs; TimesLIVE and Reuters do not mention this.
Iran Joining Ndb
Broad AgreementIran to join BRICS New Development Bank soon.
Brics Members Promoting Trade In National Currencies
Broad AgreementBRICS members promote trade in national currencies to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.
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The move comes as Iran remains under sweeping U.S. and international sanctions and is yet to reach a peace deal to end the conflict with the U.S. and Israel, giving Tehran added incentive to seek alternative financial channels outside the dollar system. According to TimesLIVE, Hemmati stated that "The most important result of co-operation among BRICS member countries is the establishment of the NDB, and our country will soon become a member of the bank."
The NDB was set up by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in 2015 to finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects. It has since expanded its membership to include the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and other emerging economies. Reuters reports that Hemmati is attending the first meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors hosted by India, which holds the rotating BRICS chairmanship this year.
BRICS members have sought to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar by promoting trade and financial transactions in national currencies. CNBC notes that Iran is seeking bilateral and trilateral monetary cooperation with other BRICS members, aiming to shore up its economic alliances amid ongoing conflicts and sanctions.
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