Iran: Living in a Pressure Cooker

Living in a Pressure Cooker: As US and Iran tensions escalate following the alleged tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman, the country’s economic meltdown is only set to worsen. Can its pressured population stand further sanctions? Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures Celebrated by an estimated 300 million people across the world, Nowruz, literally meaning "new day", marks the New Year on the Persian calendar. “Economically people are under so much pressure this year,” says a lady preparing her family’s feast. Where the party used to be an escape from daily restrictions, sanctions meant that there is now hardly any money for a banquet, hardly any time to visit family. "Compared to last year, the situation has worsened", says a young couple. This report explores the hopes and fears of Iranians from all walks of life, from the capital to the south, men and women, clergy and unbelievers. For more information, visit https://www.journeyman.tv/film/7622 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures Visit our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JourneymanPictures/ Say hi on tumblr: https://journeymanpictures.tumblr.com/ Robbe Vandegehuchte– Ref. 7622