Iranians voice economic despair as dollar hits 2 million rials — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranians-voice-economic-despair-as-dollar-hits-2-million-rialsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iranian rial hits record low as US prepares "economic D-Day" sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranians-voice-economic-despair-as-dollar-hits-2-million-rialshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranians-voice-economic-despair-as-dollar-hits-2-million-rials#u48429Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:36:32 +0000The Iranian rial has plummeted to a record low, breaching 2 million per dollar for the first time. This currency collapse coincides with warnings from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding an upcoming "economic D-Day" of sanctions. Bessent described the current campaign as the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary. In response to the volatility, Iranian citizens are rushing to exchange lines to cash out their savings amid widespread economic despair and inflation exceeding 40%.Why it mattersThe currency crash occurs as the US intensifies fin