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Trump intensifies murderous Iran sanctions during COVID-19 crisis

As Iran struggles to contain COVID-19, the US has imposed new sanctions that further weaken the Iranian economy and health system.

Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council discusses the sanctions’ toll on Iran and how the Trump administration’s regime change agenda could lead to bigger catastrophe.

Guest: Assal Rad, Research Fellow at the National Iranian American Council.

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