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Iran hopes for partial sanctions relief amid epidemic

President Hassan Rouhani claims Iranian assets abroad could soon be unfrozen, but US has no plans to lift sanctions.

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) makes a statement during a Cabinet meeting at which all of the participants, except Rouhani, wore medical masks, Tehran, Iran, March 25, 2020. — PRESIDENCY OF IRAN / HANDOUT/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

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