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Trump says Iran’s currency trash after 51 years of bad behaviour
Trump says Iran’s currency trash after 51 years of bad behaviour
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that Iran has “no money”, sharing a graphic showing the rial halving in value against the dollar from early 2025 to the…
The Story in Brief
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that Iran has “no money”, sharing a graphic showing the rial halving in value against the dollar from early 2025 to the third quarter of 2026. The image, captioned “Currency is Trash”, blamed the decline on “51 years of bad behaviour”. Times of India reports that Trump’s attack comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions, including military operations and sanctions. The rial has been under pressure from inflation, sanctions, and reduced foreign investment, though the exact exchange rate depends on whether official or parallel-market rates are used.
The Indian Opinion
Trump’s post conveniently ignores that decades of US sanctions have crippled Iran’s economy, not just the regime’s missteps. The currency slide is real, but blaming only Iranian leadership while Washington tightens the screws is one-sided. Tehran’s own mismanagement and corruption bear responsibility too. The real test: will either side blink before the rial’s collapse forces a new round of talks, or will the region slide deeper into confrontation?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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