anti-Iran sanctions

Yes; they have even banned medicine and foodstuff

Kourosh Ziabari – The fact that the inhumane sanctions of the United States and its European allies against Iran are taking a heavy toll on the ordinary Iranians is still hard to believe for many Western citizens who suppose that their governments are sincere in their claims of being concerned for human rights and freedom. […]

Latest in anti-Iran sanctions
Four myths about Iran which need to be debunked
Iranian people suffer through what Western diplomats enjoy
Interview with Glenn Greenwald