Maritime blockade increases pressure on Iranian regime, expert says
Iran affairs specialist Wijdan Abdulrahman says the maritime blockade and US sanctions are intensifying pressure on Iran’s regime, especially the Revolutionary Guard.
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AIIran affairs specialist Wijdan Abdulrahman has said that the maritime blockade is putting significant pressure on the Iranian regime.
In an interview on Al Arabiya FM, Abdulrahman explained that US sanctions and the blockade are pressuring the regime, as they specifically target areas linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, unlike other sanctions that directly affect ordinary Iranians.
He added that the main issue is not Iran's return to negotiations, but rather the extent to which Iran will comply with agreements aimed at resolving crises that are impacting both the regime and citizens, as well as affecting neighboring countries.
Abdulrahman noted that former US President Donald Trump's decision to halt a major planned strike against Iran had raised hopes for renewed negotiations. However, Iran's record of mistrust, particularly after attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, has meant there are no clear signs of serious engagement with calls for talks.
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