Currency, Gold Rise in Tehran

Currency rates eked out gains on Monday after several dull sessions with the dollar advancing above 250,000 rials. The spike extended to gold prices though the metal has been under pressure due to decline in international markets. 
The greenback gained 1.57% or 4,000, rials to reach 254,000 rials in Tehran's open market. The currency started the rising trend Sunday when it reached 250,000 rials 
The euro, UK pound and UAE dirham made slight gains. The European currency advanced to 299,000 rials up 0.21% daily, the pound was quoted at 333,600 rials up 0.23% and the dirham gained 0.42% to trade at 69,800 rials.