Iranian Rial Falls to a New Record Low Near 1,250,000 per U.S. Dollar
The Iranian rial has plunged to a historic low near 1,250,000 per U.S. dollar, extending a multiyear currency collapse driven by sanctions and dwindling foreign reserves.
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The Iranian rial has plunged to a historic low near 1,250,000 per U.S. dollar, extending a multiyear currency collapse driven by sanctions and dwindling foreign reserves.
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