Long queues form at petrol stations in Tehran after the United States announces new sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Iran. Multiple outlets report that residents queue for fuel following the announcement, with some describing stations running short and fuel availability becoming uncertain.
The sanctions arrive about six months into a war described by outlets as having reached a military stalemate. Reports say peace talks remain stalled and that most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, contributing to strain on Iran’s economy and logistics. One outlet attributes the US approach to “economic asphyxiation,” while others emphasize residents’ concerns that the measures could worsen fuel supplies and prices.
Outlets also differ in how they frame the immediate fuel-supply issue. Financial Times reports officials link the shortages to war-related pressures and inflation, while Euronews says lines form from midnight and that Iranian officials deny a shortage, saying prices would change without specifying timing or amounts. Al-Monitor and Middle East Eye similarly note authorities’ limited concern about US threats, but describe public worry and the visible queues across the capital.
