Iran Currency Crash: Rial Hits Historic Low of 1.4M Against USD

The Iranian Rial is at a disastrous low, by January 2026. This crash brings about protests all over the country, and economic suffering to millions.

Iran Currency Hits Record Low Amid 2026 Economic Turmoil

The Iran currency has literally fallen and is currently exchanging at a record high of 1,470,000 IRR to 1 USD. This is a fifty percent value reduction within a year. There is a 72 percent increase in food prices in the families. These are not mere figures, but they are creating a revolution in the streets of Tehran and even beyond.

Why the Iran Currency is Crashing Now

The current Iran currency crisis stems from several heavy blows. UN sanctions returned in late 2025, cutting off vital oil cash. A brief 12-day military conflict in June 2025 also scared away investors. Now, the government is printing money to cover a massive budget deficit. This cycle keeps pushing the Rial further down every day.

Protests Spread Across 180 Cities

Since December 2025, shopkeepers in the Grand Bazaar have closed their doors. They cannot price goods because the Iran currency value changes by the hour. What started as economic anger has turned into a political uprising. Reports suggest thousands have been arrested as the public demands systemic change.

Analysts see a dark road ahead for the Iran currency in 2026. The World Bank predicts the economy will shrink further this year. Without a major diplomatic shift or an end to sanctions, hyperinflation remains a high risk. For now, the Iranian people are caught between rising costs and a failing state.