# Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade

https://mins.news/en/item/50920

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-09 07:14 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/medicine-shortages-grow-in-iran-as-us-tightens-sanctions-blockade?traffic_source=rss

> Around 800 medicines are reportedly in short supply across Iran, including 90 essential and life-saving products, as US sanctions, military pressure and a naval blockade raise import costs. Prices for common and essential drugs have surged, while damage to pharmaceutical companies has further strained production. Authorities insist the sector will not collapse.

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