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Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low of 1.2 Million to Dollar Amid Tightening Sanctions
Dec 04, 2025 12:04 am CST
Iran's rial has plummeted to an unprecedented 1.2 million to the US dollar as renewed nuclear sanctions devastate the economy. With Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign and UN sanctions reimposed, Iranians face soaring food prices and infrastructure concerns while the currency has lost over 97% of its value since the 2015 nuclear deal.
President Trump Signals Openness to Iran Sanctions Relief Amid Ongoing Tensions
Nov 07, 2025 05:27 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has indicated willingness to consider lifting sanctions against Iran following inquiries from Tehran, despite ongoing tensions. This development comes amid stalled nuclear talks, recent military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities, and Supreme Leader Khamenei's statement that cooperation remains impossible while the US continues supporting Israel and maintaining regional military presence.
Iran's Clerical Regime Faces Critical Dilemma: Nuclear Deal Standoff and Economic Isolation Threaten Stability
Sep 28, 2025 02:32 pm CST
Iran's clerical leadership confronts a critical existential crisis as renewed UN sanctions deepen the country's economic isolation. Caught between domestic discontent and international pressure over its nuclear program, the regime must navigate threats of Israeli strikes, internal political divisions, and mounting public anger over deteriorating economic conditions that have pushed inflation to 40-50%. Without diplomatic breakthrough, experts warn the Islamic Republic's stability hangs in precarious balance.
US To Revoke Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port. Will It Affect India?
Sep 19, 2025 05:45 pm CST
In yet another tough move against India, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced the revocation of its waiver of sanctions over the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, granted in 2018.