"U.S.-led sanctions have pauperized the Iranian population and decimated the middle class, creating conditions for internal unrest that Trump used as a pretext for war."
"The White House described the sanctions as a campaign aimed at driving Iran's oil exports to zero, pushing its economy over the edge and leading to mass protests."
"By February 2026, more than 7,000 Iranians were reportedly dead due to the regime's crackdown on dissent following the economic turmoil caused by sanctions."
"Trump announced steep, 25 percent tariffs on nations doing business with Iran, further complicating the economic situation and worsening the plight of the Iranian people."
Since the beginning of 2026, Donald Trump has engaged in military actions against Venezuela and Iran, with Cuba potentially next. U.S.-led sanctions have devastated these nations, particularly Iran, where sanctions have led to economic collapse and mass protests. Kaveh Ehsani noted that sanctions have impoverished the Iranian population and decimated the middle class, contributing to unrest. Trump's sanctions aimed to eliminate Iran's oil exports, exacerbating inflation and shortages, while he distanced himself from the consequences of these actions.
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