Final Verdict on Justice Share Beneficiaries Within Two Months, Announces Finance Minister
In a significant development regarding Iran’s widespread “Justice Shares” scheme, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has announced that a final resolution for those excluded from the program is imminent.
A Decision Nears Completion
Minister Madanizadeh confirmed that the matter has been largely finalized within the Supreme Council of the Stock Market and has also been reviewed by the government’s Economic Headquarters. “A series of points and issues were raised during the review process,” the Minister stated, explaining that after final amendments are made by the Supreme Council, the proposal will be returned to the government for a conclusive decision.
Addressing the Bureaucratic Timeline
While acknowledging that such bureaucratic processes are naturally time-consuming, Madanizadeh provided a clear deadline. “The final verdict for this plan will be issued within a maximum of the next two months,” he asserted, adding that this would allow the Ministry of Economy to focus on its other crucial programs.
Prioritizing Existing Shareholders
The Minister emphasized that resolving the status of those left out is just one aspect of the government’s agenda. He pointed to a more pressing priority: the situation of current Justice Shareholders.
“A matter more important than this is the status of those who currently hold Justice Shares but cannot properly benefit from them,” Madanizadeh said. “The government’s main priority in the realm of Justice Shares is to fulfill its past commitments.”
A Phased and Principled Approach
Elaborating on the government’s core policy, the Finance Minister outlined a responsible, two-step strategy. “We are currently in debt to 50 million people,” he stated. “First, our commitments to them must be clarified. What is the benefit of adding new individuals if the same past problems persist?”
He confirmed that the principal policy is to first definitively address the rights and claims of the current Justice Shareholders. Only after this foundational issue is resolved will the matter of incorporating the excluded individuals be finally implemented.