The Iranian economy continues its freefall as the dollar surpasses an astonishing 134,000 tomans and the price of gold coins reaches 147 million tomans, setting new historical records. These alarming figures are no longer merely economic indicators; they symbolize the official demise of the national currency and the destruction of citizens' livelihoods, whose savings are being consumed by the regime's incompetence and recklessness. This situation indicates that controlling inflation is entirely beyond the government’s grasp, pushing Iran towards catastrophic hyperinflation.

The devaluation of the national currency has significantly eroded citizens' assets through inflation and unbacked money printing. This phenomenon, referred to in economic literature as "inflation tax," occurs when the government fills its coffers by printing money and increasing liquidity without real production backing, leading to diminished purchasing power and the loss of wealth.

In 2025, Iran's inflation rate approached a historic 40%, with experts predicting it will remain high through the year. International media reports have highlighted the unprecedented collapse of the rial against the dollar, reflecting this monetary and currency crisis.

Reports from domestic media have also noted this alarming trend. The website Rouydad 24 pointed out that despite Iran’s immense oil and gas resources, industrial infrastructure, and a young, skilled workforce, it behaves like a war-torn economy with no effective government. While countries like Argentina and Turkey have managed to curb their chronic inflation through monetary reforms, Iran's money-printing machinery continues relentlessly, consuming the lifetimes of millions.

For citizens enduring the burden of economic crises and facing increasing poverty each year, this situation can accurately be termed theft. Over the past year alone, the government has effectively stolen about 31% of Iranians’ assets.

To gain a deeper understanding of the economic crisis in Iran, attention must also be paid to structural factors. The economy's heavy reliance on oil revenues and lack of diversification make it particularly sensitive to external shocks, such as sanctions impacting exports and foreign income. This economic structure, which heavily depends on oil and imports, stifles the development of other sectors, exacerbating the crisis in the face of external pressures.