Storyline: Renewed Western sanctions, combined with rising inflation and currency fluctuations, are putting severe pressure on Iran's economy, as ordinary people are feeling the strain in their daily lives, from medical care to small businesses. Sanctions lifted under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, were reimposed late in September, following the failure of a UN Security Council resolution to extend sanctions relief for Iran. The sanctions include an arms embargo, a ban on the transfer of nuclear-related materials and technology, restrictions on ballistic missile activities capable of delivering nuclear weapons, asset freezes and travel bans targeting Iranian individuals and entities linked to its nuclear and missile programs, financial and economic restrictions, and authorization for countries to inspect cargoes to and from Iran for banned goods. For 23,000 Iranians living with thalassemia, a blood disorder, access to life-saving medicine has become harder as prices rise and imports slow. "I'm 41 and have lived with thalassemia all my life. But there are more than 6,000 young patients under 18. Their bodies are weaker, their mortality rate is higher. We've been coping with shortages for eight years, and I just want to see the day without medicine shortages," said Yunes Arab, head of the Iranian Thalassemia Society. The non-governmental organization provides treatment, medication, and transport for patients. But the costs have surged with the Iranian currency's decline. "As the dollar goes up, our medicines become more expensive, and insurance covers less. Our main drug was 3 or 4 million tomans (about 39 or 52 U.S. dollars), now it's 7 million," said Ali Sasani, a thalassemia patient. Away from the Iranian capital Tehran, inflation is reshaping daily business. At Joojeh Torsh, a family-run restaurant, even basic ingredients are becoming unaffordable. "Many customers come in, look at the prices, and leave. We see fewer people than before the war," said Nafise Khalaj Monfared, chef and manager of the restaurant. Ingredients are more expensive than ever, and margins are shrinking for small family businesses, she said. Economic instability has also shaken Iran's middle class. Moein Janbozorgi, an automation engineer, lost his savings in the stock market after the recent conflict with Israel. "I am an automation engineer and I had decided to save money because I believe that investment in gold and foreign currencies is one of the factors that cause inflation. Everything was going well until the moment the missiles hit the ground. After that, the market was closed for 15 days, I believe, and when it reopened, we lost our investment in just three days," he said. As sanctions continue and uncertainty deepens, Iranians from all walks of life face growing economic pressures every day. Shotlist: FILE: Tehran, Iran - Date Unknown: 1. National flag of Iran 2. Various of pedestrians, screens showing currency exchange rates Tehran, Iran - Nov 2, 2025: 3. Various of posters about thalassemia 4. SOUNDBITE (Farsi, dubbed in English) Yunes Arab, head, Iran Thalassemia Society: "I'm 41 and have lived with thalassemia all my life. But there are more than 6,000 young patients under 18. Their bodies are weaker, their mortality rate is higher. We've been coping with shortages for eight years, and I just want to see the day without medicine shortages." 5. Leaflet about thalassemia 6. Various of medicine 7. SOUNDBITE (Farsi, dubbed in English) Ali Sasani, thalassemia patient: "As the dollar goes up, our medicines become more expensive, and insurance covers less. Our main drug was 3 or 4 million tomans (about 39 or 52 U.S. dollars), now it's 7 million." Alborz Province, Iran - Nov 1, 2025: 8. Various of exterior of restaurant, staff members talking 9. SOUNDBITE (Farsi, dubbed in English) Nafise Khalaj Monfared, chef/manager, Joojeh Torsh: "Many customers come in, look at the prices, and leave. We see fewer people than before the war." 10. Various of Nafise Khalaj Monfared cooking 11. Various of Moein Janbozorgi, automation engineer, operating computer 12. SOUNDBITE (English) Moein Janbozorgi, automation engineer (ending with shot 13): "I am an automation engineer and I had decided to save money because I believe that investment in gold and foreign currencies is one of the factors that cause inflation. Everything was going well until the moment the missiles hit the ground. After that, the market was closed for 15 days, I believe, and when it reopened, we lost our investment in just three days." FILE: Tehran, Iran - Date Unknown: 14. Various of Tehran Stock Exchange, screen showing stock data 15. Various of traffic, pedestrians, Iranian national flag [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV]