Western measures targeting Tehran’s nuclear programme have impeded trade of medicines for illnesses such as cancer.
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Sanctions, government blamed for Iran’s drugs shortage
Doctors in Iran are trying to fend off a creeping health care crisis caused by medicine shortages, due in part to Western economic sanctions but exacerbated by government mismanagement and abuse of the system.
Rights groups call for end to anti-drugs aid for Iran
Two leading rights groups on Tuesday called for an end to international cash and technical assistance to Iran’s anti-drug campaign, which they said was bolstering a rise in executions.
West denies Iran “vital” drugs: Hashemi
The head of Iran’s Expediency Council has criticized Western countries for putting the sale of “vital” medical drugs to Iran under sanctions.