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Story summary
- In Tehran, rising inflation and international sanctions push Iranians to invest in gold as a hedge.
- Traders report unprecedented demand for gold, with some selling large quantities to ordinary citizens.
- The rial's decline prompts Behzad Rashvand to convert savings into gold for protection.
- Wealthier families are turning to diamonds and small silver bars as alternatives.
- Many Iranians regret real estate investments, believing gold has been more stable amid turbulence.
