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Iran’s rial has hit a new record low in the lead-up to America’s new sanctions on Iran.
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Iran’s rial hits record low as its ‘economic D-day’ looms

The currency was already under pressure before the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, but has hit new record lows after nearly six months of war. 

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