Iran's rial currency hits new record low as U.S. prepares to announce more sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

Iran's rial currency hits new record low as U.S. prepares to announce more sanctions

TL;DR

  • Iran's currency hit a record low on Monday.
  • The U.S. is preparing to announce new sanctions against Iran.
  • These sanctions aim to add pressure to an economy already suffering.
  • The Iranian economy has been battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.