How US sanctions crippled lives of Iranians Trump says he wants to ‘help’
Summary
The article discusses the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran and the recent protests in the country. President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to help Iranian protesters, while U.S. sanctions have significantly affected Iran's economy, contributing to the protests.Key Facts
- Protests in Iran began in December 2025 due to rising prices and a significant drop in the value of Iran's currency, the rial.
- The rial's value fell to more than 1.4 million per US dollar, causing high inflation and increasing food prices by 72% on average compared to the previous year.
- Iran has faced U.S.-led sanctions since 1979, beginning after Iranian students took Americans hostage.
- The U.S. halted oil imports from Iran and froze Iranian assets in 1979.
- In 1995, the U.S. banned trade and investment in Iran under President Bill Clinton.
- Iran made a nuclear deal in 2015 to lift sanctions in exchange for limiting its nuclear activities.
- The sanctions aimed to control Iran's nuclear capabilities and have been part of international efforts involving the UN and the EU.
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