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Iran’s Fuel Crisis Under U.S. Pressure | Charlotte News
Gas lines stretch for hours in Tehran as Iranians brace for deeper economic pain amid escalating U.S. sanctions. With Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowing to sever Iran’s global economic ties, Tehran’s leaders consider slashing fuel subsidies to cope. Ordinary citizens—from barbers rushing to fill tanks to taxi drivers watching prices soar on basics like milk and pasta—are feeling the squeeze. Yet, despite mounting hardship, mass protests haven’t erupted—thanks in part to state crackdowns from earlier this year. Experts warn, however, that Iran’s resilience has limits: the relentless…
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