Iran rial hits record low against dollar amid US blockade

Iranian rial plunges to historic low of 1.8 million against dollar as US naval blockade tightens pressure on economy. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iran rial hits record low against dollar amid US blockade

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The Iranian rial plummeted to a record low against the dollar on Wednesday, according to currency-tracking websites, as a US naval blockade of the country's ports continued to strangle its economy. On the black market, the rial was trading at around 1.8 million rials against the dollar, the Bonbast and AlanChand websites reported. This marks a sharp decline from the rate of approximately 1.7 million rials per dollar just two months ago, when the war erupted. The rial’s collapse reflects deepening economic distress in Iran, which has been hit by a combination of international sanctions and the ongoing US blockade of its maritime trade routes. The blockade, which began as part of a broader military campaign, has severely restricted Iran’s ability to export oil and import essential goods, including food and medicine. This has fueled inflation and eroded confidence in the national currency, driving many Iranians to seek refuge in hard currencies like the dollar. Iran officially maintains several fixed exchange rates for different purposes, such as for imports of essential goods and for pilgrims traveling abroad. However, these official rates are widely considered unrealistic, and the black market rates tracked by Bonbast and AlanChand are generally used as benchmarks for the rial’s true value. The gap between official and unofficial rates has widened, signaling a loss of control over the currency by the Central Bank of Iran. The record low comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. The US blockade, which has been condemned by Iran and its allies, is part of a broader strategy to isolate Tehran and cripple its economy. Analysts say the currency depreciation is likely to accelerate, as the blockade shows no signs of easing and domestic production continues to decline due to shortages of raw materials and spare parts. The economic pain is being felt across Iranian society. Ordinary citizens are struggling to afford basic necessities as prices rise and the rial’s purchasing power erodes. Businesses are also suffering, with many unable to import goods or secure foreign currency for international transactions. The situation has sparked protests in some...

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