[66318] Iran: Trading on the Tehran Stock Exchange resumed for the first time after an 80-day shutdown

Recovery in the markets: Trading on the Tehran Stock Exchange resumed

After a prolonged period of economic stagnation due to the fighting, trading on the Tehran Stock Exchange resumed this morning (May 19, 2026). According to a report by Asaf Rosenzweig, News from the Big World, this is a significant step that is taking place "after 80 days and for the first time since the start of the war."

The report, which was also distributed on the News Scene channel, highlights the fact that the economic system in Iran is returning to regular operations under the current war conditions. According to Asaf Rosenzweig, the fact that trading resumed at this point in time serves as a milestone in managing the country's economic crisis.

Both channels note the 80-day figure as a key fact for understanding the depth of the shutdown the country has experienced since the outbreak of hostilities. At this stage, no official data regarding trade volumes or investor reaction upon reopening has been released.