14.01.2026 11:50
Protests in Iran have come to the forefront as the Iranian rial experiences a sharp depreciation against the Turkish lira, trading at a level of 1 rial to 0.000040 TL, while U.S. trade sanctions and rhetoric about "external military intervention" are putting pressure on the markets.
The protests in Iran have caused concern in the markets as the U.S. trade sanctions and rhetoric of "foreign military intervention" have unsettled investors, leading the Iranian rial to fall to its lowest levels against the Turkish lira in history.
IRAN AGENDA HAS LOCKED THE MARKETS
Geopolitical developments, especially in Iran, are at the forefront of investors' focus. The ongoing regime protests in the country and U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25% additional customs duty on countries trading with Iran have increased the pressure on the Iranian economy.
UN: WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE INCREASE IN MILITARY RHETORIC
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that they are concerned about the increasing rhetoric of foreign military intervention against the protests in Iran. In response to a question regarding Trump's message to Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations and his statement "Help is on the way," Dujarric said they are "very concerned" about the increase in military rhetoric regarding the situation in Iran.
RIYAL HAS ALSO MELTED AGAINST TL
The unease created by these developments has made the weakening of the Iranian official currency, the rial, more visible under the shadow of sanctions. According to the latest exchange rate shared, 1 Iranian rial is priced at 0.000040 Turkish lira.