# Iran’s rial hits record low as US readies more sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/30319

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-24 08:33 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4zBnIHW

> Iran’s rial fell to a new record low of 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar when markets opened Monday, as Washington prepared to announce additional sanctions.

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