# Iran’s Rial Hits Record Low as US Prepares More Sanctions

https://mins.news/en/video/30518

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-24 12:12 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ_eykQzIME

> Iran’s rial fell to a record 2.02 million per U.S. dollar as trading opened. The currency was already under pressure before the Feb. 28 U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, and Trump’s administration has promised tougher sanctions on Monday, including secondary sanctions against countries that continue doing business with Tehran.

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