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Iran Fuel Crisis Deepens: US Naval Blockade Halts Gasoline Imports Amid Soaring Domestic Demand
Iran is facing a severe gasoline shortage as the US naval blockade prevents the country from importing fuel, while domestic production falls short of meeting national demand. Long queues have formed at gas stations across the country, and the government has announced a rare reduction in fuel quotas, raising concerns about potential social unrest similar to the 2019 protests that erupted over fuel price hikes.