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The price of the dollar in Iran's free market surpasses 122,000 tomans

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

The price of the US dollar in Iran's free market has reached a historic high of over 122,000 tomans. This significant increase reflects ongoing economic challenges in the country. The rising dollar price impacts inflation and purchasing power for Iranians.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The historic rise in the dollar price highlights ongoing economic struggles in Iran, affecting citizens' daily lives.

👥 Key Players

Iranian Government MENTIONED
Regulator of the economy and currency
"The government's policies directly impact inflation and currency stability in Iran."
Central Bank of Iran MENTIONED
Monetary authority
"Responsible for managing the national currency and monetary policy, influencing exchange rates."
Iranian Citizens MENTIONED
Consumers and economic participants
"The rising dollar price affects their purchasing power and overall economic well-being."

📰 What Happened

The exchange rate of the US dollar in Iran's free market has surpassed 122,000 tomans for the first time, reflecting ongoing economic difficulties. This increase indicates a significant rise in the cost of foreign currency, impacting the economy.

  • The dollar was sold for approximately 122,100 tomans.
  • This marks an increase of about 1,000 tomans compared to the previous week.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The rising dollar price exacerbates inflation and reduces the purchasing power of Iranians, leading to increased economic hardship.
🌍 Regional: High inflation and economic instability in Iran could lead to regional instability and affect neighboring countries economically.
🌐 International: This situation may draw attention from international observers and could impact negotiations regarding sanctions and economic policies.

📚 Background

Iran has faced significant economic challenges, including sanctions and mismanagement, leading to currency devaluation and inflation.

Iranian economy Currency devaluation
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The information appears to be factual and reflects market trends without overt bias.

Continuing the upward trend in the prices of currency and gold in Iran, the exchange rate of the US dollar on Saturday's trading in the free market exceeded 122,000 tomans for the first time in the history of currency trading in Iran. Each US dollar was sold for approximately 122,100 tomans, an increase of about 1,000 tomans compared to the end of the previous week.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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