Iranian economy

Iran's floating oil reserves, used for China sales, completely depleted, analysts say - report

At their peak, these reserves consisted of almost 90 million barrels of oil, according to Kpler. By October 5, the reserves dropped to fewer than one million barrels, and have since been exhausted.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026.
An oil tanker docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026.

Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows

The USS George Washington conducts a replenishment at sea, receiving food and supplies from another vessel in the Arabian Sea, September 14, 2026. The aircraft carrier, capable of carrying more than 5,000 personnel, is enforcing a US naval blockade against Iran.

Iran's central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade

Cut off from much of the international banking system, the Central Bank of Iran has increasingly turned to capital controls and foreign-currency restrictions to contain the economic fallout.

Iran's stock market climbs despite US blockade, energy shortages, collapsing currency


Iran risks renewed protests as citizens reach 'breaking point' amid war-stricken economy

Over 40% of Iran's population lives below the absolute poverty line, with that figure exceeding 50% in the capital. Economists warn, however, that the real poverty rate may have climbed above 60%.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

What exactly is Pahlavi’s plan for post-regime Iran? - analysis

Inside the “Emergency Phase” of the Iran Prosperity Project, a strategy inspired by the prince’s vision and directed by Saeed Ghassemijinad and experts at NUFDI on what's next after the regime falls.

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with the Iranian, Lion and Sun flag.

UAE considering multibillion dollar Iranian asset freeze following attacks - WSJ

The move would come after the UAE had privately warned Iran of its possibility, anonymous sources told the Journal, but it is unknown when exactly the Emirati government will act.

A FOOD delivery bike drive close to a plume of smoke rising from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026.

Iranians celebrate Israeli, US strikes after months of increased repression from regime

One video showed people dancing in the street, while another showed young Iranian men shouting “I love Trump” as smoke is seen billowing from a nearby strike.

The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Tel Aviv overnight, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026.

Iran sent Hezbollah hundreds of millions in 2025, and ordinary Iranians paid the bill - analysis

Consider what that same sum could buy in Iran, where families navigate food insecurity, punishing inflation, and chronic medicine shortages.

A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.

Iran’s crypto network is shielding regime from Western sanctions, experts tell ‘Post’

Snir Levi, the CEO of NOMINIS.io, explained that the regime is able to sell oil to Russia and China, be paid in cryptocurrencies, and then use them to support their proxy terror groups.

A Bitcoin is seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)

Fate of protesting workers arrested by the IRGC still unknown

Approximately 200 workers are being held in IRGC-controlled warehouses, raising serious concerns among labor activists about their condition.

The strikes and protests by workers in IRGC-dominated Asaluyeh have occurred repeatedly in recent years but have intensified in recent months.

Iran’s empty skies reveal the hidden cost of US sanctions, pressure - opinion

From mass protests to empty airports, Iran’s collapsing air traffic gives insight into the mounting economic and political crisis facing the regime.

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is shown at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US, August 11, 2025

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

The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 1.52 million per dollar on the unofficial market, deepening economic turmoil as nationwide protests continue and confidence in the regime weakens.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.