00:00Long lines at gas stations, soaring inflation, and shortages of essential goods
00:06have become part of the daily reality of Iranians amidst a
00:11An unprecedented economic crisis. This is reported by Channel 12. Meanwhile, the body
00:18The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Basij have intensified street checks.
00:24Amid growing desperation, some Iranians are turning to the West.
00:30seeking support, declaring their intention to oppose the current regime and the need
00:35external assistance.
00:37We're not just living, we're fighting for survival. If we receive support, we'll return.
00:44"We're going out into the streets," declared an Iranian resident.
00:47The enormous queues at Iranian gas stations have become one of the main
00:53Signs of a worsening economic crisis. Long waits and the closure of some
00:58Gas stations are fueling growing fears of fuel shortages.
01:04In this context, millions of residents face a sharp deterioration in living conditions,
01:10fear of repression and a new wave of social tensions that could erupt into protests.
01:16Ali Reza, a resident of Mashhad, believes that in the 47 years of the Republic's existence
01:23The Islamic country had never faced such dire conditions. It claims that the crisis
01:29The economy has become more than just a matter of standard of living for the population,
01:34but in a struggle for survival, due to shortages of fuel, electricity,
01:40employment, money and water, as well as the loss of hope for improvement.
01:46Fuel shortages are already severely disrupting urban life. According to Ali Reza,
01:53Power outages and gasoline shortages have forced many gas stations to close, while
01:59Where they remain open, queues stretch for kilometers, paralyzing traffic. Even to
02:05With high prices, fuel is becoming virtually inaccessible. In Tehran,
02:11The feeling of hopelessness is also growing due to the escalating prices. Amir, a resident of the
02:18The capital city noted that the drastic price increases have seriously transformed life
02:23daily life. Their income barely covers food and basic needs.
02:29He added that people no longer expect an improvement and believe that the country's leadership is focused on
02:35to remain in power. Iranian President Masoud Pesekian recently acknowledged by
02:41For the first time, the significant impact of US sanctions on the economy
02:46of the country. His statement came just days after he claimed that the sanctions of
02:51The United States would not achieve its intended goal. In an interview with state television,
02:58Pesekian stated that the sanctions are exerting considerable pressure on Iran. Furthermore,
03:03He addressed specifically those who argue that US restrictions have no
03:09no impact on the country's situation. Some say the sanctions have no impact whatsoever.
03:14"I really don't know what to say to those people," the Iranian president declared.
03:20Pesekian also pointed out that Iran is in a state of war and is forced to have
03:25He took into account the current circumstances. He said that the authorities must accept the conditions he imposed.
03:31The present situation. We are in a state of war and we must accept these conditions of war.
03:38He stated. The president of Iran reported the country's export and import volumes.
03:44They have fallen between 25% and 35% in recent months. He attributed this drop to the sanctions.
03:53Americans and the naval blockade that, he said, is being implemented by the United States.
04:01Thank you!
