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📋 Economy & Sanctions Brief — November 10, 2026 🔴

Iran's inflation rate rises to 69% as rial depreciates to 2,800,000 per US dollar.

Iran's inflation rate increased to 69%, up from 68% yesterday.
The Iranian rial further depreciated to 2,800,000 rials per US dollar.
Government officials are struggling to maintain purchasing power amid rising prices.

Why it matters: These developments indicate worsening economic conditions, which may lead to increased public discontent and challenge the government's stability.

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