Video: US sanctions murdered 38 million people, political scientist says

Middle East Eye · March 10, 2026 Sanctions

Video: US sanctions murdered 38 million people, political scientist says “American sanctions from 1971 to 2021…murdered 38 million people. ” Political scientist John Mearsheimer criticised US foreign policy and cited a report by The Lancet that says US sanctions have killed 38 million people worldwide. “American sanctions from 1971 to 2021…murdered 38 million people.