Unrest over economic conditions has hit Iran, but since the U.S withdrew from the historic Iran deal and instead imposed new sanctions, the Iranian economy has been spiralling. While many blame the Iranian government for mismanaging the economy, the crisis is also intertwined with the deep geopolitical conflict in the region.

U.S. officials claim that sanctions target the government, but with over half of Iranian families now living below the poverty line, who is really suffering?

From cancer patients to traditional Bazaar shop owners, we speak to Iranians from all walks of life to see how sanctions have impacted the lives of the people of Iran.