Iran's currency, the rial, hit a record low against the U.S. dollar, plummeting to 892,500 rials due to escalating tensions with the U.S. Following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rejection of talks with the U.S. and President Trump's efforts to reinstate his "maximum pressure" campaign, the rial's decline continued. Iranian citizens in Tehran expressed frustration, highlighting economic hardships and disappointment over unmet promises from the current government. With inflation at 35%, many are seeking stability in alternative assets like dollars and gold.