Report: Iran considering high profile IPO to procure positive publicity

LONDON, UK – The recent IPO of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco has brought a smile to the faces of the kingdom’s leadership for many reasons.

The non-human rights abuse related publicity has reportedly caught the interest of the Iranian government.

As a country plagued with a poor track record on human rights, plus a pile of economic sanctions, analysts suspect a push for a high-profile IPO may be in the works.

“I think Saudi Aramco has proved there is a price that can be paid for positive media coverage and $25.6 billion seems to be it,” stated Ryan Anderson, a global affairs analyst.