- The Iranian rial has lost roughly a quarter of its value since the Treasury campaign began in August, and the unofficial rate hit a record low of 2.687 million rials to the dollar in October.
- Iran's annual inflation reached 90% in September, compared with roughly 35% in early 2025.
- Iran has not loaded oil onto tankers since Aug. 25 because of the blockade and sanctions, and Tehran has sold off its remaining oil stranded at sea, according to Kpler.
- Thousands of trucks are stranded at the Turkish border with delays of up to 20 days, and the UAE, Oman, Iraq, Georgia and Azerbaijan have barred Iranian airlines.
- Trump is pursuing a peace-talks track alongside preparations for possible combat after the midterms, with the Treasury campaign as a third track that US officials say needs more time.
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“The currency's decline reflects mounting pressure on Iran's economy and financial system, eroding purchasing power and making it increasingly costly for the regime to access goods and services abroad”