Iran’s currency tumbles as renewed conflict threatens economy
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Iran's economy faces significant pressure as geopolitical tensions escalate. The Iranian rial continues its downward spiral amid renewed regional conflict, with international sanctions targeting critical infrastructure and maritime chokepoints. The Trump administration's strategic pressure on Tehran's control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to further destabilize the nation's already fragile financial markets and currency valuations.
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