Iran’s economic challenges stem from longstanding oil dependence, state involvement, sanctions, currency fluctuations, and structural weaknesses, combined with entrenched interests shaping economic outcomes.

US dollar drops 8% against rial as exporters supply more foreign currency to state exchange.

IMF projections indicate Iran’s economy will perform better this year compared to 2025.

Iran's iron and steel export revenues rose 27% year-on-year to over $6 billion from April to December.

Iran begins restoring global internet access, including Google services, following days of restrictions.

Iran starts restoring SMS and domestic messaging access after recent riots and terrorist incidents.

Pezeshkian says the government is determined to resolve the issues of rent-seeking, corruption, and mismanagement in the allocation of foreign exchange resources.