Ahmad Alavi, a university professor and economist, said the Islamic Republic could not achieve its goals by making the Strait of Hormuz insecure and, in return, that the restriction of oil exports, reduced access to foreign currency, and the increase in the costs of trade have harmed Iran’s economy more than anything else.

He added that Arab countries, by using alternative routes, have reduced their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, but the continued pressure on Iran’s economy could lead to higher inflation, a fall in the value of the rial, a drop in imports, and a worsening shortage of essential goods.