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Dollar Returns to Above 69,000 Tomans

Feb 3, 2026 February 3, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The price of the US dollar in Tehran has surged to 69,100 tomans, reflecting a broader trend of rising currency values amid economic challenges. The British pound has also reached 90,000 tomans, and the UAE dirham is nearing 19,000 tomans. This situation highlights the severe depreciation of the Iranian rial and ongoing economic instability.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The surge in the dollar price signals deepening economic troubles in Iran, impacting citizens' livelihoods and the broader economy.

👥 Key Players

Iranian Government MENTIONED
Regulator of economic policies
"The government’s economic policies directly impact currency values and inflation in Iran."
Central Bank of Iran MENTIONED
Monetary authority
"Responsible for managing the national currency and controlling inflation."
Iranian Citizens MENTIONED
Consumers and economic participants
"The rising currency prices affect their purchasing power and overall economic stability."

📰 What Happened

The price of the US dollar in Tehran has risen to 69,100 tomans, reflecting a broader trend of increasing currency values amid economic challenges. This surge also affects other currencies like the British pound and the UAE dirham.

  • The price of the British pound reached 90,000 tomans.
  • The Iranian rial has significantly depreciated against other currencies, including the Afghan currency.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The rising dollar price exacerbates inflation and economic hardship for Iranian citizens, leading to increased public discontent.
🌍 Regional: Economic instability in Iran can have ripple effects on neighboring countries, especially those with economic ties.
🌐 International: This situation may affect international perceptions of Iran's economic viability and influence negotiations regarding sanctions and trade.

📚 Background

Iran has been facing severe economic challenges, including high inflation and currency depreciation, largely due to international sanctions and mismanagement. The rial's value has plummeted, leading to rising costs of goods and services.

Inflation in Iran Impact of sanctions on Iranian economy
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents factual economic data without apparent bias, making it a reliable source for understanding current market trends.

Continuing the upward trend in currency prices in the Tehran market, the price of each US dollar reached 69,100 tomans with an increase of 600 tomans in the early hours of trading on Saturday, November 12. Analysis of gold and currency price information websites shows that in the Tehran currency market, the price of each British pound has reached the threshold of 90,000 tomans. In this market, the UAE dirham, as the most influential currency on the dollar price, has also approached 19,000 tomans. Accordingly, the price of remittance dollars is also near 70,000 tomans. In global markets, the price of an ounce of gold reached 2,735 dollars, and following this increase, the price of each gram of 18-carat gold in Iran became 4 million and 600 thousand tomans. The severe depreciation of the 'rial' against the Afghan currency casts a shadow of war and recession over the Iranian economy; gold and currency prices have set records.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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