Iran expands gas lines as U.S. sanctions pressure grows

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed Tuesday to fully sever Iran from the global economy, deepening uncertainty as gas lines grow across Tehran amid tightened sanctions. Iranian officials have hinted at reducing heavy gas subsidies to endure the blockade, while inflation soars and the rial hits record lows, straining ordinary citizens' purchasing power. No protests have emerged, but analysts warn of limits to resilience, noting the UAE's trade cutoff and naval blockade pressures could escalate economic frustration.