Medical Organization's Letter to UN Secretary-General Regarding Consequences of US Sanctions

The Iranian Medical Organization, led by Iraj Fazel and Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning about the consequences of US sanctions on Iran's medical and pharmaceutical needs. The letter highlights that the illegal economic sanctions imposed by the United States and the restrictions on international trade have severely impacted Iran's ability to access healthcare services, medications, and medical supplies. The letter calls for urgent humanitarian solutions to address the serious health challenges faced by the Iranian people due to these sanctions. US officials claim that food and medicine are not included in their sanctions list, asserting that their goal is to pressure the Iranian government to change its behavior. However, previous reports have indicated that sanctions have led to significant shortages of essential medicines in Iran, and the Iranian government has faced difficulties in importing goods due to its disconnection from the global banking system. The letter also references a previous ruling by the International Court of Justice, which stated that the US must lift sanctions that harm the basic needs and aviation security of the Iranian people.