As the new administration in Washington outlines and develops its Iran policy — including whether, how and at what pace to lift sanctions on Tehran — the Iranian people still face challenges making any transfers in and out of the country at a time when many are facing economic hardships and humanitarian crises. While these policies are being worked out, a closely monitored "humanitarian bank" could offer an opportunity for Iranians abroad to send money to relatives and improve their daily lives.
The slew of sanctions on Iran has made it nearly impossible to transfer money into the country, causing frustration for many Iranian-Americans living in the United States and Iranians with family abroad.