Iranians say access to life - saving drugs is difficult because of Western sanctions . West has imposed harsh economic sanctions for Iran 's failure to suspend nuclear program . Economic sanctions targeting Iranian government and energy sector have crippled Iran 's economy . Iranian ##s say Western sanctions are designed to target government , not citizens .
Iranians say access to life-saving drugs is difficult because of Western sanctions . West has imposed harsh economic sanctions for Iran 's failure to suspend nuclear program . Economic sanctions targeting Iranian banks and energy sector have crippled Iran 's economy . U.S. officials say Western sanctions are designed to target government , not citizens .