BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 8. Iran’s external debt has increased by 22.3 percent by the end of the 4th month of the current Iranian year (July 22, 2025), compared to the same period last year (July 21, 2024).
Data obtained by Trend from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) indicates
that the nation’s external liabilities as of late July 2025
amounted to approximately $5.38 billion, reflecting an increase
from roughly $4.4 billion at the conclusion of July 2024. Within
this financial framework, $3.36 billion is allocated to short-term
liabilities, whereas $2.01 billion pertains to long-term
obligations.
Quantified in euros, Iran's external liabilities are approximately
€4.58 billion, comprising €2.86 billion in short-term financial
commitments and €1.71 billion in long-term fiscal obligations.
The analysis indicates that Iran strategically opts to constrain
its borrowing for economic advancement, prioritizing the allocation
of domestic capital and leveraging private sector investments for
the financing of significant initiatives.
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