US sanctions on Iran spark petrol queues in Tehran

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Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran after the US announced new sanctions targeting Iran's economy amid a stalled six-month war. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined plans for "economic asphyxiation" to sever Iran's financial lifelines, with expanded sanctions hitting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors worldwide. Iranian residents expressed fears of rising prices and potential protests. Iran dismissed the measures as ineffective, citing decades of sanctions resilience, while China opposed the move. Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel as Iran and Oman discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz.


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