Iranian Government Considers Private Management of State-Owned Enterprises

Iran's government spokesperson said on Sunday, 18 October 2026 that she had discussed with the president how to transfer management of state-owned enterprises to capable private operators while retaining state ownership, according to Mehr News Agency. The proposal remains under consideration; no final decision or list of affected companies was announced. If implemented, management could change without a transfer of government ownership, but potential contract terms have not been disclosed.