Iran is struggling to import staples and export crude oil , other key products . Comment: Iran had foreign exchange reserves of about $ 80 billion in 2009 , according to the IMF , and does not carry huge debt . International shipping companies are more reluctant to call at Iranian ports , unload Iranian oil . Iranian Business Council director : Traders starved of finance , hurt by rial 's rapid fall .
Iran is struggling to import staples and export crude oil , other key products . Comment: International shipping companies are more reluctant to call at Iranian ports , unload Iranian oil . Iranian Business Council director : Traders starved of finance , hurt by rial 's rapid fall .