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Iranian Rial fluctuations against the US Dollar
The Iranian rial has experienced significant fluctuations against the US dollar, with recent changes reflecting economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.
No new coverage since 22 October 2026.
The story so far as of 22 October 2026
On 11 October, the Iranian rial strengthened against the US dollar, dropping to 262,000 rials per dollar. By 19 October, the dollar rose to 261,000 rials in Tehran's market, indicating a trend of rial depreciation due to economic pressures. On 22 October, the rial weakened further, with the dollar reaching 270,000 tomans, impacting import costs and inflation.
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- Markets
Rial Weakens Further, Dollar Hits 270,000 Toman
Impact Importers face higher costs as the rial depreciates, increasing the price of foreign goods and materials.
Sources: Tabnak ↗
- Markets
Dollar rises to 261,000 rials in Tehran market
Impact Importers face higher costs as the dollar rises to 261,000 rials, affecting pricing and margins.
Sources: Tabnak ↗
- Markets
Iranian Rial Strengthens, Dollar Falls to 262,000
Impact Importers and currency traders see reduced costs and potential gains as the rial strengthens.
Sources: Tabnak ↗
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- Tabnak 3
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