Iran's Rial Hits Record Low as US Deliberates Next Steps Amid Currency Crisis

Iran's rial plunged to a record low against the dollar as the United States deliberates its next steps in the ongoing war, reflecting severe economic pressure from compounding sanctions and the protracted conflict. Iran International is running a live blog covering the currency collapse, which analysts attribute to the dual shock of international financial isolation and war-driven capital flight. The currency freefall deepens domestic economic hardship and intensifies pressure on the Pezeshkian government.