U.S. sanctions on Iran have severely restricted access to essential medical equipment and treatments, according to Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs. These sanctions, part of the “maximum pressure” policy, have raised human rights concerns, particularly regarding the right to health. At a recent conference, Gharibabadi highlighted the detrimental effects on patients with chronic illnesses, exacerbated by international banks’ refusal to conduct transactions with Iran. He argued that such unilateral measures harm national economies, impact citizens’ livelihoods, and undermine fundamental rights, calling for international attention to these violations.