# Iranian rial hits new low as US sanctions pile pressure on economy

https://mins.news/en/video/33964

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-27 04:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVei2Og1FQo

> Iran’s economy was already struggling before the war, weakened by decades of international sanctions and domestic mismanagement. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced “Operation Economic Outcast,” targeting technology, gold, aviation, shipping and digital assets, adding pressure to domestic markets and the already fragile rial.

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