Iran's gas lines are growing, but there's no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions

Iran's gas lines are growing, but there's no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-gas-lines-are-growing-but-there-s-no-sign-so-far-that-its-leaders-will-bow-to-us-sanctionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iran fuel shortages grow as government resists US sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-gas-lines-are-growing-but-there-s-no-sign-so-far-that-its-leaders-will-bow-to-us-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-gas-lines-are-growing-but-there-s-no-sign-so-far-that-its-leaders-will-bow-to-us-sanctions#u50081Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:51:04 +0000Fuel shortages in Iran have led to widespread queues at petrol stations and dry pumps in Tehran. Despite increasing economic pressure and a fuel deficit, Iranian leaders show no indication of yielding to US sanctions. The government has signaled a fuel price hike as new US sanctions approach, while diesel prices have already surged. These shortages are accompanied by panic buying and labor protests as the population feels the impact of the US blockade and economic pressure.Why it mattersThe US has implemented a strategy of economic asphyxiation to pressure the Iranian government. This blockade