Iran's gas lines are growing, but there's no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
- Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran as the US has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions.
- Some people are waiting for two hours or more to fill up their tanks.
- Iranian officials have mentioned a possible reduction in heavy gas subsidies to cope with the tightening blockade.
- The latest US measures aim to extract concessions from Iran amid ongoing economic difficulties.
- There are no signs yet that the sanctions have forced Iran's leaders to change their stance.
Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions, with some people waiting for two hours or more to fill up.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to fully sever Iran from the global economy, deepening uncertainty. Iranian officials have discussed a potential reduction in heavy gas subsidies as they seek to endure the tightening blockade.
The latest U.S. measures are aimed at extracting concessions from the Islamic Republic nearly six months into the war initiated by President Trump and Israel, which has already severely impacted Iran's economy.
Despite the economic strain and rising inflation, there are no signs that the sanctions have brought Iran's leaders to their knees or reignited anti-government protests.
伊朗的加油排队越来越长，但迄今为止没有迹象表明其领导人会屈服于美国制裁
最近几周，德黑兰的加油站外排队现象加剧，因为美国加大了封锁力度并威胁采取更严厉的制裁，一些人排队加油的时间超过两个小时。
美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特誓言要彻底切断伊朗与全球经济的联系，进一步加深了不确定性。伊朗官员讨论了可能减少重型燃油补贴，以应对日益紧缩的封锁。
最新的美国措施旨在迫使伊朗在总统特朗普和以色列发起的战争近六个月后作出让步，这场战争已经严重影响了伊朗的经济。
尽管经济压力和通货膨胀上升，但尚无迹象表明制裁已迫使伊朗领导人屈服或重新点燃反政府抗议。