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Currency Market on an Upward Trend; Dollar Hits Record 65,000 Tomans

Feb 4, 2026 February 4, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian currency market is experiencing significant inflation, with the US dollar reaching a record high of 65,000 tomans. This surge is attributed to economic and political factors, leading to rising public concern and criticism of the government's economic claims. The situation highlights the ongoing financial instability in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The surge in the dollar's value reflects deepening economic challenges in Iran, raising concerns among citizens and analysts alike.

👥 Key Players

Ehsan Khandozi MENTIONED
Minister of Economy of Iran
"As the Minister of Economy, Khandozi's statements and policies significantly influence Iran's economic landscape and public perception."

📰 What Happened

The Iranian currency market has seen a dramatic increase in the value of the US dollar, which has now surpassed 65,000 tomans. This surge is part of a broader trend of rising currency and gold prices, raising public concern about the economic situation.

  • The US dollar reached a record high of 65,000 tomans.
  • The price of gold has also surged, with a gold coin reaching 45,600,000 tomans.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The rising currency prices indicate severe inflation and economic distress, which could lead to increased public unrest and dissatisfaction with the government.
🌍 Regional: Economic instability in Iran can have ripple effects on neighboring countries, particularly those with economic ties or shared borders.
🌐 International: This situation may affect international perceptions of Iran's economic viability and could influence foreign investment and diplomatic relations.

📚 Background

Iran has been facing significant economic challenges, including high inflation and currency devaluation, exacerbated by international sanctions and internal mismanagement.

Iranian economic sanctions Inflation and currency devaluation in Iran
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📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents factual economic data but may reflect the broader economic sentiment without overt political bias.

With the continued upward trend in the prices of various currencies in Iran, the price of the US dollar has surged above 65,000 tomans, setting a new record and returning to the 64,000 tomans range. An analysis of gold and currency information websites shows that today the British pound has also set a new record, trading at over 82,000 tomans. Additionally, the euro has reached a new price level in trading history at 70,400 tomans. In the gold and coin market, with the historic increase in the global price of gold reaching $2,330 per ounce, the price of 18-carat gold per gram in Iran has reached 3,640,000 tomans. Furthermore, each gold coin has been traded at 45,600,000 tomans as of the time of this report. Reports indicate that the turmoil in the gold and currency markets and rising concerns among the public, economic activists, and producers have peaked. This situation comes as the Minister of Economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has claimed improvements in the country's economic situation without addressing the current conditions. Ehsan Khandozi stated that 'the state of our government in terms of debt is better than that of the USA, Japan, Italy, and 7 other countries,' disregarding various economic indicators and the level of welfare and access of the people to basic life necessities. The price of the dollar in Iran began to rise in the last days of Bahman 1402 and ended the previous year in the 61,000 tomans range. With the start of the new year, the dollar price in the Iranian market has been on an upward trajectory influenced by economic and political factors and regional tensions. Turmoil in Iran's financial markets; each US dollar reached 64,000 tomans. Explosion of prices in the currency market; the value of subsidies has decreased from $43 to $5. The price of gold coins surpassed 41 million tomans, and the dollar reached 63,000 tomans; an explosion of prices in the market. The dollar surpassed 62,000 tomans; economic aftershocks from the attack on the Islamic Republic's consulate in Damascus. The price of gold coins reached 40 million tomans; tensions in the gold and currency markets. The rise in global gold prices; fluctuations in the markets in the new year and the confusion among the people.

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