The US caused a dollar shortage in Iran during the protests

07 February, 2026, 10:50 pm

Last modified: 07 February, 2026, 11:15 pm

The US caused a dollar shortage in Iran during the protests

07 February, 2026, 10:50 pm

Last modified: 07 February, 2026, 11:15 pm

The United States caused a dollar shortage in Iran during the protests, a fact acknowledged by Treasury Secretary Scott Kenneth at a US Senate hearing. He said the shortage forced Iran's central bank to print additional money, pushing inflation to extreme levels.

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