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Hormuz Blockade Cuts Iran Revenue, US Gas Jumps.

4/30/2026

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Trump Blockade

Iran’s oil reserves can support 12 to 22 days of exports, with blockade cutting revenue by up to $250 million daily.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues.
U.S. gasoline prices have risen to $4.18-$4.23 per gallon, sparking criticism of President Trump’s handling.
Airstrikes disabled 20,000 Iranian factories, causing million job losses and threatening up to twelve million.

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Women Face Unemployment

Women represent one-third of unemployment insurance claims in Iran since the conflict began, highlighting gendered job losses.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues.
Internet outages halted online work for freelancers like Tehran designer Asal, cutting her basic income.
UNDP warns up to 4.1 million more Iranians may fall into poverty as factory damage deepens.

History

Historical Context

In 2012 the United States imposed sweeping sanctions that cut Iran’s oil-export earnings, then accounting for about 80 % of public revenue. The action followed Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi’s 27 December 2011 threat to close the Strait of Hormuz and a 23 January 2012 EU ban on Iranian oil to Europe. The Trump administration’s 2024 Hormuz blockade revives that pressure, again limiting Iran’s export capacity.

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Trump Blockade

Iran’s oil reserves can support 12 to 22 days of exports, with blockade cutting revenue by up to $250 million daily.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues.
U.S. gasoline prices have risen to $4.18-$4.23 per gallon, sparking criticism of President Trump’s handling.
Airstrikes disabled 20,000 Iranian factories, causing million job losses and threatening up to twelve million.

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