US obstacles blunt hopes from nuke deal

A year ago, a landmark nuclear deal with world powers led jubilant Iranians to dream of an end to isolation and economic hardship, but critics say US obstacles have soured those hopes.

Despite many sanctions being lifted, the international banking system is still too nervous to work with Iran.

At the same time, President Hassan Rouhani faces criticism for overhyping the economic benefits of the accord as well as fierce opposition from hard-liners who reject closer ties with the West.