ConfirmedDiplomacy & politicsTehran, Iran
Iran's rial hits a record low of 2.2 million to the dollar
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- Local time
- 6:48 PM in Tehran
- Where
- Tehran, Iran
Traders in Tehran exchanged 2.20 million rials for one US dollar on Sept. 2, a record nearly 10% weaker than the previous low set on Aug. 25, as US-Iran strikes resumed. The currency has lost about half its value in a year of tightening sanctions and war.
Why it matters
The slide came a day after the central bank promised up to $2 billion to calm the market, showing the limits of Tehran's defense against the US economic campaign.
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- AP via NPRnpr.orgPublished
- The Guardiantheguardian.comPublished
- The Times of Israeltimesofisrael.comPublished
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