Violation of Citizenship Rights Resulting from the Imposition of International Sanctions on the Oil and Gas Industry in Iran

Abstract

International sanctions, although utilized as instruments of political and economic pressure, can severely violate citizenship rights in the targeted countries. These violations manifest in various forms and intensities, often indirectly, with extensive and long-term consequences. One of the sanctions that has threatened Iran in recent years is the comprehensive sanction on the oil and gas industry. This industry is considered the lifeline of oil-rich Iran and is intrinsically involved in all economic matters. Over time, the detrimental effects of these sanctions on the lives of the Iranian people and the sanctioned country as a whole have become increasingly evident. This article examines the violation of citizenship rights resulting from the imposition of international sanctions on Iran’s oil and gas industry. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the study seeks to answer the question: How do international sanctions on Iran’s oil and gas industry lead to the violation of citizenship rights? The findings demonstrate that these sanctions have adversely affected the economic and social rights of citizens. Specifically, the sanctions on the oil and gas industry have impacted all aspects of life in Iran, placing significant pressure on its people.