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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Merin Rebecca Thomas

Iran's Economy Buckles As Currency Slides And Oil Risks Escalate Amid Conflict

Iranian rials (Credit: Pixabay)

Iran's economy is facing renewed strain as its currency continues to weaken sharply, inflationary pressures intensify, and geopolitical tensions raise the risk of further disruption to global oil supply routes.

The Iranian rial has continued to decline against the U.S. dollar in recent weeks, reflecting growing uncertainty tied to the ongoing war and its economic fallout. The currency's drop highlights deeper structural weaknesses in Iran's economy, which has long been constrained by sanctions and limited access to global financial systems, an analysis by CNBC detailed.

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