PBS News Weekend

American trade restrictions and sanctions against Iran have stood for decades, ever since diplomatic relations were severed during the Iran Hostage Crisis. While sanctions proponents point to the recent nuclear disarmament deal as proof of their effective pressure on Iran, some critics say sanctions have also hurt Iran-Americans in the United States. They point to civil penalties and criminal prosecutions brought against those unfamiliar with the complex rules, resulting in legal fees, fines, and even prison time. On Saturday, NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano reports on the challenges sanctions have placed on Iranian-Americans living in the US.