Iranian rial falls to a record low of 2.45 million per dollar as war pressures weigh on the economy
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Iranian rial falls to a record low of 2.45 million per dollar as war pressures weigh on the economy
Direct answer
The new low signals intensified domestic currency stress and raises the likelihood of further inflationary pressure, import compression and policy intervention in Iran.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-09-29
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Iranian rial falls to a record low of 2.45 million per dollar as war pressures weigh on the economy”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-29. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-09-29/iranian-rial-falls-to-a-record-low-of-2-45-million-per-dollar-as-war-pressures-w-e20524
How this development reaches the affected companies
| Asset | Exposure and channel | Direction | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/IRR | A higher exchange rate reflects further depreciation of the rial against the dollar. | Upintraday | The dollar was reported at 2.45 million rials on Iran's open market, described as another record low for the rial. |
| IRANIAN RIAL | Persistent military and economic pressure is weakening the domestic currency. | Down1-4w | The open-market rial reached a new record low while the conflict and negotiation uncertainty continued. |
| BRENT CRUDE FUTURES | Severe Iranian currency stress increases uncertainty over domestic energy operations and the durability of regional supply flows. | Watch1-5d | The currency decline occurred amid ongoing war pressures and unresolved negotiations involving sanctions and Hormuz access. |
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