Sanctions make buying vaccines difficult

In theory, Tehran can buy vaccines against Covid-19 abroad. However, international banks fear US penalties. The Iranian government is therefore complaining that Washington is preventing them from buying vaccines.

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Iran is one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. While the government initially downplayed the danger and only took half-hearted measures to contain it, it is long gone. The revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sets a good example and always wears a face mask at public appearances, while politicians are careful to observe distance rules at meetings. In addition, the government repeatedly imposed travel restrictions and closed schools, universities and entertainment venues.