Dollar Continues to Rise in Baghdad: Exchange Rates Surpass 154,000 Dinars Amid Market Anticipation

 Local markets in Iraq recorded a new increase in dollar exchange rates against the dinar today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with the selling price surpassing the 154,500 dinars per $100 mark. Our correspondents reported that the buying price settled at 153,500 dinars, amidst caution in commercial circles due to regional tensions that have impacted the stability of the local currency. This surge comes as the Iraqi government and Central Bank seek to take urgent measures to control market fluctuations and ensure the stability of citizens' purchasing power.