Iran Press/Iran news: The Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki while referring to the US unilateral sanctions against Iran, said the Iranian people are victims of an economic war being waged against them by the United States.
He further stated that severe restrictions imposed by Washington have made it impossible for Iran to buy medicines and medical equipment, noting that while the US government claims that the sanctions do not include medicines, foodstuff, and medical equipment, it has blocked almost all of Iran's financial transactions via international banking.
"Following my earlier letter dated 17 November 2019, the situation has aggravated and the international community, especially the UN representatives, have done nothing in this respect," Iran's Health Minister further noted.
While warning that hundreds of children suffering from MPS are exposed to the risk of death due to lack of drugs, Namaki said two US companies have stopped the export of medicine to Iran which has adversely affected 345 patients with Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
Namaki concluded that Iran has always been after constructive and dignified interaction with the world based on mutual respect while condemning America's unilateral exit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and reinstatement of sanctions against Iran.
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