Iran's rial drops to record low

Iran's rial plunges to historic low of 1.81 million per dollar amid US blockade and post-strike reconstruction costs. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iran's rial drops to record low

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Iran’s currency plummeted to an unprecedented low on Wednesday, trading at 1,810,000 rials to the US dollar, according to the Iranian Student News Agency (Isna), signaling a deepening economic crisis as the country grapples with a US-led maritime blockade and the aftermath of military strikes on key infrastructure. The rial has lost nearly 15 percent of its value in just two days, Isna reported, ending weeks of relative stability that had been attributed to subdued demand for foreign currencies during the Iranian New Year holidays and wartime conditions. The sharp devaluation marks the latest blow to an economy already under severe strain from international sanctions and military conflict. The currency collapse comes despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran that has been in effect since April 8. Washington has reverted to a strategy of economic pressure, imposing a blockade on shipping to and from Iranian ports in the Gulf. The blockade has severely restricted Tehran’s ability to earn hard currency through exports, a critical lifeline for the sanctions-hit nation. Adding to the economic woes, US and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure have forced Tehran to suspend exports of steel and petrochemical products, two of the country’s most important foreign currency earners. The loss of these revenue streams has exacerbated the shortage of dollars in the market, driving the rial’s rapid decline. Iran’s central bank reported that year-on-year inflation for the Iranian month running from March 20 to April 20 stood at 65.8 percent. Economists warn that the inflation rate is likely to accelerate further as the rial weakens, increasing the cost of imported goods and raw materials. Tehran also faces the daunting prospect of funding reconstruction efforts for damaged infrastructure, a burden that will further strain state finances and fuel inflationary pressures. The record low for the rial underscores the fragility of Iran’s economy as it navigates a complex landscape of military conflict, diplomatic tensions, and harsh sanctions. With the blockade showing no signs of easing and export revenues curtailed, the path to economic stability remains...

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