Sanctions By Any Other Name: The Educational Toll of US Iran Tensions The latest salvo in the economic war between the United States and Iran has left many Iranians feeling unfairly targeted, particularly when it comes to education.
The Trump administration's sanctions may have been designed to strangle the Iranian government's economic lifelines, but their effects are being felt far more broadly – and by civilians, not just officials.
Tehran has long been subject to a regime of sanctions that have crippled its economy and exacerbated poverty among its citizens.