Iranian Presidency Accepts Oil Minister’s Resignation Amid Fuel Queues

The Iranian presidency announced on Sunday that it had accepted the oil minister’s resignation, as the country faces long queues at fuel stations.

The resignation comes after the United States tightened economic sanctions on Iran in connection with the war.

The announcement places a change in leadership at the oil ministry against a backdrop of pressure on the country’s fuel sector. No reason for the minister’s departure was provided in the available details.

The information did not identify a successor or outline any measures to address the queues at fuel stations.