Message by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the X platform

It is time for the inhumane sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies to be recognized as crimes against humanity.

Western regimes have always claimed that sanctions are a bloodless alternative to war.

But what is the reality?

A recent study published in the reputable journal The Lancet shows that unilateral sanctions—especially those imposed by the United States—can be as deadly as war.

Since the 1970s, more than 500,000 people have lost their lives each year as a result of sanctions; and the primary victims have mostly been children and the elderly.

Since the 1970s, more than 500,000 people have lost their lives each year as a result of sanctions; and the primary victims have mostly been children and the elderly.

The time has come for these inhumane sanctions, imposed by the United States and its allies, to be recognized as crimes against humanity.

Sanctioned countries must respond to this organized injustice through coordinated efforts, acting in unity and collectively.