Iran's currency hits record low, increasing hardship for citizens

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Iran's currency, the rial, hit a new record low of 1.2 million to the US dollar on Wednesday, intensifying economic hardship. The weakening rial is driving up prices for essential goods like meat and rice, making daily life increasingly difficult for the Iranian public. This economic pressure comes amid stalled nuclear negotiations and concerns about regional conflict, following previous Israeli actions against Iran's nuclear program.


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