US dollar reaches record high against Iranian rial
The Iranian rial has weakened against the US dollar and the euro amid ongoing regional conflict, according to reporting by Euronews.
By Europa Express18 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CETUpdated 18 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET
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Core Briefing: US dollar reaches record high against Iranian rial
Strategic Context: The Iranian rial has weakened against the US dollar and the euro amid ongoing regional conflict, according to reporting by Euronews.
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The US dollar has climbed to a record high against the Iranian rial as the currency continues to lose value. This decline follows a period of renewed regional conflict, which has placed significant pressure on the Iranian economy.
The euro also recorded gains in unofficial trading, rising to 2.22 million rials. This represents an increase of 36,000 rials, or 1.64 per cent, compared to the unofficial closing figures reported on Friday, Euronews stated.