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Iran courts jail 30 men for economic crimes after public outcry against corruption

Iran’s currency has lost 65 percent of its value in 2018 amid US sanctions, with strong demand for dollars and gold coins on unofficial market

People walk past currency exchange shop in Tehran's grand bazaar last month (AFP)

By MEE and agencies

Published date: 10 December 2018 11:21 GMT | Last update: 6 years 4 months ago

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