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Iran’s currency has collapsed to a record 2.5 million rials per US dollar, driven by intensified US sanctions, a naval blockade, and a broader economic crisis. While Washington maintains pressure, Tehran faces internal unrest, including student protests against compulsory hijab and rising costs, alongside diplomatic stalemates over the Strait of Hormuz.
Under new sanctions, Iran’s rial collapsed past 2 million per USD, triggering sharp price hikes for basics (tomatoes +71%, chicken +74%, cooking oil +177%) and life-saving meds (insulin +642%, paracetamol +93%, baby formula +95%), leaving families struggling to cover everyday needs as wages lag behind inflation; businesses report falling demand and risk of bankruptcy as the cost of living soars.
Iran’s rial plunged to a record low—more than 2 million per US dollar—as the US readies additional sanctions, while the UAE suspends trade with Iran. Iranians hedge against further losses by buying dollars, and officials warn that escalating measures could have consequences amid broader regional tensions and mounting economic strain.