Speculation and hope against hope continue among the people and businessmen of Iran.  This is an ongoing cycle, one of the few things they can hope for that is not tightly controlled from participation by the government.  “Iran’s stock market surges past key level to record high, as analysts warn of bubble,” Reuters, August 2, 2020.

“Iran’s stock market surges past key level to record high, as analysts warn of bubble,” Reuters, August 2, 2020.

“In rare talks, Iran and UAE foreign ministers discuss COVID-19,” Al Jazeera, August 2, 2020.