Pegah Banihashemi: After decades of sanctions on Iran, who has actually paid the price?
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Decades of international sanctions targeting Iran's economy have created a humanitarian toll affecting ordinary citizens rather than government officials. Currency devaluation stemming from these restrictions has devastated household purchasing power, making essential commodities like food, medications, and utilities increasingly unaffordable. Iranian families face mounting financial pressures as inflation spirals, revealing how economic penalties often impact vulnerable populations disproportionately. This analysis examines who truly bears the consequences of prolonged geopolitical sanctions and their real-world effects on civilian welfare and daily survival.
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