Can USD/IRR hold support after US Treasury sanctions on Iranian airlines?

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Highlights

The Treasury imposed new sanctions on 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, restricting Iran's international aviation and financial network access.
These measures intensify constraints on the Rial and contribute to increased USD demand and restricted cross-border liquidity for Iran.
USD/IRR shows sustained bullish momentum but momentum signals diverge, with consolidation expected between IRR1,370,320 to IRR1,384,092 and high probability of downside in the short term.

US sanctions on Iranian entities tighten liquidity, lift dollar demand

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed new sanctions on 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, according to Home Treasury. These measures restrict Iran's access to international aviation and financial networks, increasing pressure on cross-border liquidity and potentially elevating demand for the US Dollar within Iran. The sanctions reinforce existing constraints on the Rial and contribute to a cautious trading environment in the USD/IRR market.

Mixed momentum with overbought signals as price holds above support

On the hourly timeframe, USD/IRR remains above the MA-20 at IRR1,371,326 and MA-50 at IRR1,371,689, while on the daily timeframe the price is well above the MA-200 at IRR1,331,565. The Ichimoku Kijun at IRR1,373,456 provides immediate support. Momentum signals are mixed: RSI stands at 51.78 and points to a buy, while MACD is neutral. ADX confirms buying pressure, but Stochastic RSI, CCI, and Awesome Oscillator are all neutral. Bull/Bear Power shows overbought buyer dominance, supporting the observed technical structure.

Bearish bias emerges as downside risks dominate short-term range

For the next two to three trading days, USD/IRR is expected to consolidate within a volatility band of IRR1,370,320 to IRR1,384,092. The probability of an upward break from this range is very low, with a much higher likelihood of a downside move. The baseline expectation is for the pair to remain rangebound unless price decisively clears either boundary, with a bearish scenario taking shape on a sustained fall below immediate support.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union expert, sees continued resilience in USD/IRR on the back of strict U.S. Treasury sanctions. He believes that regulatory headwinds limit the Rial’s recovery and sustain demand for the US Dollar in Iran. Technical momentum supports a rangebound setup, but headline risks keep the sentiment constructive. "I expect USD/IRR to hold its range, as pressure from new sanctions and limited liquidity continue to favor the dollar in the near term."

Previously it was reported that analysts expected USD/IRR to remain rangebound with a possible bias toward upward movement amid improving geopolitical sentiment. The current article, however, highlights how new US sanctions on Iranian entities now introduce additional downside risk, making a sustained drop below immediate support at IRR1,373,456 a key level to monitor for potential bearish continuation.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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