The temporary rise in Iran's currency after the US election did not last long, as suspected purchases by Iran's central bank of cheaper dollars, drove the rial lower again.
Confusion reigned in Iran's foreign exchange market November 9 as the US dollar rose again after a fall following certainty that Joe Biden won the US election.
Iran's government and politicians continue to assess the impact of Joe Biden's projected win, calling regional rivals to forget about ties with the United States.
Iranian newspapers discussed the implications of Joe Biden's victory in the US elections, with most repeating the central line that it would make not make a big difference.
Iran's forex and stock markets reacted quickly November 5 to indications that Joe Trump is winning the White House, by immediate rises for the local currency and stocks.