UN chief says sanctions on Iran affecting its people
International sanctions on Iran are having "significant" effects on the Iranian people and also appear to be harming humanitarian operations in the country, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in a report to the UN General Assembly released on Friday.
The Iranian currency has fallen during the past year and over the last ten days alone has lost a third of its value, sparking street protests. Western officials blame the drop on a combination of economic mismanagement and sanctions. (Reuters)
