https://www.france24.com/en/20200418-sanctions-hit-iran-gambles-on-partial-covid-19-lockdown-exit
The dilemma between containing the virus and saving the economy is at play globally, but perhaps the issue is more urgent for countries with weaker economies like Iran. The article summarizes the current condition of Iran battling with the pandemic. Iran’s economy which was already beleaguered by U.S. sanctions is under further pressure due to the pandemic. This has prompted the Iranian leaders to start slowly opening up the country.