Iranian economy

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025
Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

Iranians walks past a Bank Ayandeh and Parian, on the first anniversary of the nuclear agreement, in the capital Tehran on Jaunary 14, 2017.

Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ

Iranians walks past shops in Vali-Asr Square in the Iranian capital Tehran, on the last day of the year on December 31, 2025. Iran's prosecutor general said on December 31, 2025,

Iranian government announces financial relief program as protests continue


What could lead to the collapse of Iran's regime, 47 years after the revolution - opinion

If change occurs in Iran, it will come from within, driven by a combination of public pressure, economic collapse, shifting loyalties, and organizational capacity.

Iranians walk past closed shops at Tehran Grand Bazaar amid currency plunge protests.

Is Iran’s Tiananmen moment a sign bazaar protests will topple the regime? - analysis

As protests sweep Iran, a powerful image likened to Tiananmen's ‘Tank Man’ surfaces, echoing the bazaari class’s historic defiance amid economic collapse and rising calls for regime change.

(L) An Iranian protester sits on a road, blocking Iranian authorities during a mass protests in Tehran, (R) man standing in front of a convoy of tanks in the Avenue of Eternal Peace in Beijing, China, June 5, 1989.

The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion

The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.

This picture shows new Iranian bank notes of one million, 500,000, and 100,000 rials on August 3, 2025. The economic commission of Iran's parliament revived long-delayed plans on August 3 to cut four zeros from the counrty's plunging currency, as part of efforts to simplify financial transactions.

IRGC blocks popular Iranian classifieds website IPO over founder's criticism of the gov't - report

The platform, which has nearly 38 million active users, was blocked from making the move by the IRGC because of its chairman being "outspoken" and "independent-minded."

People walk outside the Tehran Stock Exchange building, Iran, January 17, 2016.

No cash to spare: Reconstructing Iran after Israel war could cost $500 b., Mideast expert says

Even before the conflict, Tehran estimated it needed more than $500 billion in foreign investment just to modernize outdated roads, grids, and ports, but now, resources would go to rebuilding.

People ride on a motorcycle as a view shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Evin Prison that took place on June 23, after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 29, 2025.

Iran’s water crisis: will it bring down the regime? - Opinion

Without electricity and water, the economy is simply shutting down.

A RALLY in support of Gaza’s people takes place after Friday prayers in Tehran last week. The writer asks: Why is the Iranian regime spending billions on foreign proxies when there is no bread in the shops and no water in the villages?

Anti-regime hackers infiltrate Iran's banking system

Tapandegan urged the public to withdraw their money from the regime's banks, stating that "the banking system no longer has any security" in a social media post claiming the cyber attack.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Iranian officials urge Khamenei to negotiate with US, claim that war could topple regime - NYT

Officials warned in the case of negotiations falling through, the US would strike Natanz and Fordow, which are two Iranian nuclear sites.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Iran's endless winter of despair - opinion

In this devastated land, the people await their spring.

 FEMALE MEMBERS of the Iranian Basij militia force take part in an anti-Israel march in Tehran, this past Friday. Israel and America serve merely as scapegoats, while the regime’s true enemy is the Iranian people, poised to rise at any moment, the writer maintains.

Trump admin. plans to bankrupt Iran with 'maximum pressure' policies - report

Sources revealed that the administration plans to impose stricter sanctions, particularly on Iran’s oil exports, which serve as a critical revenue source. 

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)