Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission. Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz blocked.

Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.

Iran's rial slumps to record low ahead of sanctions announcement; Tehran charges measures prove US failed in war, says it issued warnings against cooperating with pressure campaign

Iran has threatened to halt all oil exports across the Persian Gulf, as the United States is set to unveil crippling new sanctions on Monday. The upcoming US curbs aim to sever…

Fuel shortages in Iran lead to long lines at petrol stations as drivers fear price hikes amid US sanctions.