The Deputy Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education for Research and Technology announced, by sharing an image of the access restriction page from Salesforce due to U.S. sanctions laws, that Iranian users are being prevented from submitting articles to a scientific journal. He stated: This is no longer a scientific sanction, it is a scientific war.
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Sanctions Reach Article Submissions / Akhoundzadeh: This is No Longer Scientific Sanction, It's a 'Scientific War'!
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September 16, 2026
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📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Health has reported that U.S. sanctions are preventing Iranian researchers from submitting articles to scientific journals. This situation has been characterized as a 'scientific war' rather than just a scientific sanction, highlighting the impact of sanctions on academic collaboration.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The U.S. sanctions are not only impacting Iran's economy but are now seen as a direct threat to its scientific community.
👥 Key Players
Akhoundzadeh
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Deputy Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education for Research and Technology
"Akhoundzadeh is a significant figure in Iran's health sector, representing the government's stance on the impact of sanctions on scientific research."
U.S. Government
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Imposer of sanctions
"The U.S. sanctions are a key factor affecting Iran's access to international academic resources and collaboration."
📰 What Happened
Iranian researchers are being blocked from submitting articles to scientific journals due to U.S. sanctions, which the Deputy Minister has described as a 'scientific war'.
- U.S. sanctions are restricting access to platforms like Salesforce for Iranian users.
- The situation reflects broader tensions between Iran and the U.S. affecting academic collaboration.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation highlights the challenges faced by Iranian researchers and could hinder scientific progress in the country.
🌍 Regional: It may exacerbate regional tensions by limiting Iran's ability to collaborate on scientific and medical issues.
🌐 International: The implications of these sanctions could affect global scientific collaboration and innovation, particularly in health-related fields.
📚 Background
U.S. sanctions on Iran have historically targeted various sectors, including finance and trade, but their reach now extends to academic and scientific collaboration.
U.S.-Iran relations
Impact of sanctions on education
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
70%
As a government official, Akhoundzadeh's statements may reflect the Iranian government's narrative on the impact of sanctions.
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Translation confidence: 85%
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