Can Tehran survive a ‘zero oil’ budget, if US blockade on Iran persists?

Economy | US-Israel war on Iran Can Tehran survive a ‘zero oil’ budget, if US blockade on Iran persists? The government is defiant and planning for the worst, but persisting siege is expected to make most Iranians poorer over the coming months. Listen Listen (7 mins) Save Share Can Tehran survive a ‘zero oil’ budget, if US blockade on Iran persists? on social media share-nodes Share facebook x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info An Iranian captain and chief engineer go about their day as their vessel is stranded due to congestion at Port Sultan Qaboos, which has prevented them from docking and left their ship anchored off the coast for days, on June 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman [Elke Scholiers/Getty Images] By Maziar Motamedi Published On 11 Nov 2026 11 Nov 2026 Tehran, Iran – After months of oscillating between new bouts of fighting and negotiations, the administration of United States President Donald Trump has reportedly opted for a third option – gradual economic pressure on Tehran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his Group of Seven (G7) counterparts in Paris on Tuesday that a naval blockade, stringent sanctions and overland border disruptions could continue without a clear endpoint in sight, according to US media.