Dismal domestic management and poor foreign policy result in this.  “Rouhani concluded by saying, “The public should maintain last year’s lifestyle for another year.”  Iran says it will vaccinate enough people by the end of 2021 to reach herd immunity. Officials reported the deaths of 82 patients on Saturday, the spokeswoman for the Health Ministry, Sima Sadat Lari, said, adding that the new deaths have taken the national toll to 60,594.”  See “Iran Bans Travel to Covid High-Risk Zones in New Year Holidays,” Financial Tribune, March 6, 2021.

“Iran must allow inspections,” Op-ed, Gulf News, March 6, 2021.

“Iran: Government’s $12-Billion Debt to Social Security Organization,” Pooya Stone, Iran Focus, March 6, 2021.

“Iranian firefighters contain fuel tanks blaze at Afghan border,” Reuters, March 6, 2021.

“Iran Doubles Down On Oil Industry Research And Development,” OilPrice.com, Felicity Bradstock, March 6, 2021.

“Olympic sponsors must withdraw support if Iran is not banned,” Benjamin Weinthal and Alireza Nader, op-ed, The Hill, March 6, 2021.

“Iranian militias claim to have active cells in Washington DC: Fox News,” Arab News, March 6, 2021.

Iran uses debts to its advantage.  “Iraq settles part of Iran energy dues,” Tehran Times, March 6, 2021.

“Restart Iran Policy by Stopping Tehran’s Influence Operations,” Ali Safavi, Modern Diplomacy, March 6, 2021.

“Iran displays latest offerings at New Delhi World Book Fair,” Tehran Times, March 6, 2021.

“Iran to Build Its Largest Oceanic Port in Sea of Oman: Minister,” IFP, March 6, 2021.

The appears on its face a rational decision by Iran.  “Iran, Pakistan agreed to set up 1st joint border marketplace,” Mehr, March 6, 2021.

A FM Zarif sighting.  “Iranian FM stresses nuclear accord not renegotiable,” MENAFN, March 6, 2021.

If Iran can’t get banned for this (executing its athletes, etc.), no one can.  “Olympic sponsors must withdraw support if Iran is not banned,” Benjamin Weinthal and Alireza Nader, op-eds, March 6, 2021.