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Iran CBI chief dismisses US collapse talk as rial slides, inflation hits 73.6%
Al Jazeera AR·IR · US·1 day ago
Rising prices and rents in Iran are eroding household purchasing power, compounding the economic strain from sanctions and regional conflict. The report indicates a deteriorating cost-of-living situation, though specific inflation figures are not provided. This matters as sustained inflation could fuel social unrest and further weaken the rial, with implications for regional stability and oil markets.