In a significant development, U.S. officials have admitted to engineering a dollar shortage in Iran, a move that has exacerbated the country's economic crisis and fueled widespread protests. According to Al Jazeera, the U.S. aimed to 'strangle the rial,' leading to a severe economic downturn that sparked the deadliest crackdown in Iran. The scarcity of dollars has resulted in skyrocketing inflation, making basic goods unaffordable for many Iranians, as highlighted by ozarab.media. This economic hardship has driven citizens to demand not only economic reforms but also greater political freedoms, raising ethical questions about the use of economic sanctions as a tool for political change. Critics argue that such measures disproportionately impact ordinary citizens, rather than the intended government targets.