John Packer is an associate professor of law and Director of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa, Canada. In 2018, he was appointed the Inaugural Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution. He has been awarded fellowships by the University of Cambridge and Harvard University and held positions at the University of Essex and the Fletcher School, Tufts University. Prof. Packer has collaborated with international organizations such as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Labour Organisation, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Organization for Defending Victims of Violence has arranged an interview with Prof. Packer to discuss the US sanctions against Iran, their impact on Iran’s fight against the coronavirus crisis and the future of Iran-US relations.