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Iranian Rial fluctuations amid political tensions
The Iranian rial has experienced significant fluctuations against the dollar, influenced by regional tensions and political events in the US.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 4 November 2026.
The story so far as of 4 November 2026
On October 3, 2026, the dollar reached 268,000 toman in Tehran's market. By October 20, it rose to 264,000 rials amid regional tensions. The following day, it increased to 266,000 rials due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. On October 28, the rial stabilized at 260,000 rials per dollar, thanks to measures from the Central Bank of Iran. However, on November 4, the dollar dropped by 5,000 tomans, returning to the 26,000 toman range after the Democratic Party's victories in the US midterm elections.
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Coverage, day by day
- Markets
Dollar drops 5,000 tomans amid political shifts
Impact Currency traders and importers benefit from the strengthened rial as the dollar weakens.
Sources: Hamshahri ↗
- Markets
Rial Stabilizes in Open Market
Impact Importers and exporters benefit from the rial's stability, easing transaction planning and pricing.
Sources: Hamshahri ↗
- Markets
Dollar reaches 266,000 rials amid rising tensions
Impact Importers face higher costs as the dollar rises to 266,000 rials, impacting pricing strategies.
Sources: Hamshahri ↗
- Markets
Dollar rises 3,000 rials amid regional tensions
Impact Importers and businesses dealing in foreign currencies face higher costs as the rial depreciates against the dollar.
Sources: Hamshahri ↗
- Markets
Dollar Nears 270,000 Toman in Tehran Market
Impact Importers face higher costs as the dollar approaches 270,000 toman.
Sources: Voice of America - Iran ↗
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