As economic sanctions continue to strangle the already beleaguered economy of a major sanctions-hit country, the impact on its citizens is becoming increasingly dire. Despite widespread predictions of economic collapse, millions of people are surprisingly resilient, absorbing the shockwaves of the sanctions with a mixture of hardship and determination. Analysts warn, however, that this trend is likely to continue, with many struggling to access even the most basic necessities like food and medicine. As the country teeters on the brink of economic disaster, the international community is left to wonder whether the sanctions are achieving their intended goals or simply exacerbating the suffering of innocent civilians.


Millions in sanctions-hit country keep absorbing economic shockwaves, with analysts saying trend looks set to continue.