“Sanctions actually increase corruption in Iran because when the official channels of trade and business are closed, naturally the economy goes to black market.” Sina Azodi, a professor at George Washington University, discusses escalating protests in Iran and how sanctions and corruption are deepening the country’s economic crisis. | Al Jazeera English

Protests have entered a second week across Iran, driven by anger over soaring prices, inflation, and a plunging currency. Experts say sanctions and corruption are deepening the economic crisis. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi spoke to Iranians who explain the hardship they face. | Al Jazeera English