Markets

Iran's currency market clampdown

Name: Iran's currency market clampdown
Uploaded: 2012-10-10T11:24:57.800Z
Duration: 4 min 2 s
Channel: Financial Times
Description: EU and US sanctions bite at heart of Iran's economy

The EU and US sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program are biting. The rial has been undermined leading to street protests and the closure of unofficial currency markets in Tehran. Darryl Thomson reports on Iranians seeking solace in the dollar and the options left for the regime to restore confidence.

October 10, 2012

Produced by Darryl Thomson. Filmed by Rod Fitzgerald and James MacDonald. Additional footage Reuters.