I've been noticing that the currency of Iran seems to be really weak compared to other countries. I'm curious to understand the reasons behind this weakness. Could it be due to economic sanctions, political instability, or some other factors?
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JejuJoy
Mon Mar 31 2025
The Iranian rial experienced a significant depreciation following the Islamic Revolution.
KDramaLegendaryStar
Mon Mar 31 2025
This decline was primarily attributed to the massive outflow of capital from the country.
Tommaso
Mon Mar 31 2025
Investors and wealthy individuals feared the political and economic uncertainties that arose after the revolution.
Starlight
Mon Mar 31 2025
Consequently, they transferred their assets out of Iran to safer havens.
HanRiverVision
Sun Mar 30 2025
Various studies have attempted to quantify the extent of this capital flight.