Amid escalating tensions and the looming specter of conflict in the Middle East, Iranian investors are increasingly fleeing the country’s stock market, exacerbating concerns over the economy. According to the government-affiliated newspaper Etemad Online, nearly 1,800 billion tomans (approximately $275.5 billion with current market rates) were withdrawn from the capital market on April 14, marking a staggering 373% increase compared to the previous day. Simultaneously, approximately 994 billion tomans were withdrawn from fixed-income funds.
The newspaper noted a significant…