Iran: Persian rug industry takes a hit after US sanctions

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 6 years ago
The beautiful hand-woven carpets that are a valuable Iranian export are also masterful works of art and weavers say the US sanctions targeting them are an assault on Iran's identity.

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