Iran’s Court of Audit reported that $7.9 billion in export-related foreign-exchange revenues remains in intermediary, trust, and covering accounts linked to 18 domestic banks.
According to the PR Office of the Court, the delay in accessing these funds reportedly caused about 85% of transactions at Iran’s Central Exchange Market from its inception until August 2026 to be financially settled between banks with delays.
The Court of Audit also identified weaknesses in the Central Bank’s tracking and oversight of foreign-exchange flows, warning that delayed access could disrupt foreign-exchange and production planning and prevent efficient circulation of currency resources. The issue has been referred to the prosecutor’s office as an alleged failure to perform statutory duties by the Central Bank.