How US sanctions crippled lives of Iranians Trump says he wants to ‘help’
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Amidst ongoing protests in Iran triggered by economic hardship, US President Trump has expressed a desire to "help" the Iranian people. However, the article highlights that decades of US-led sanctions, particularly those strengthened under Trump, have significantly damaged Iran's economy, contributing to the very conditions fueling the protests. The protests began in Tehran in late December 2025 due to the plunging value of the Iranian rial and rising prices. The rial has continued to decline, leading to steep inflation, with food prices rising dramatically. The US first imposed sanctions on Iran in 1979 following the Islamic Revolution and the hostage crisis at the US embassy.
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