Ansarullah Official: Iran’s Decades of Sanctions Experience Bolster Resilience as Hormuz Closure Threatens US Economy

Member of the Political Bureau of Ansarullah, Mohammed Al-Farah, stated that Iran’s long-standing experience in dealing with sanctions and blockades—spanning nearly 47 years—has enabled it to develop significant self-sufficiency capabilities, particularly in food security, strengthening its ability to withstand economic and military pressure.

In a series of posts published Monday on his X account, Al-Farah warned that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz would carry major economic repercussions for the United States, noting that Washington stands to bear the greatest losses due to its reliance on the stability of global energy markets.

He explained that even a limited rise in fuel prices would have a direct and rapid impact on American citizens, driving inflation and increasing the cost of living, in addition to compounding pressures due to rising public debt—factors that could intensify internal strain on the US administration.

Al-Farah added that such pressures could translate politically against US President Donald Trump, whether through declining electoral prospects or mounting institutional challenges amid economic instability.

He further indicated that Iran could expand its pressure tactics by targeting supply chains or taking measures against countries hosting US military bases, a move that would further complicate the regional landscape and raise the cost of escalation for Washington and its allies.

The Ansarullah official stressed that imposing a blockade on Iran lacks practical effectiveness, given Tehran’s ability to adapt and its access to multiple alternatives, describing such measures as attempts to mask US failures in the region.

These statements come amid heightened tensions following US threats to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic energy corridors. The move followed the collapse of high-level negotiations between Tehran and Washington, which ended without agreement.

Iran has since reinforced its position, restricting passage for vessels linked to the United States and the Israeli enemy while allowing transit for friendly nations. Iranian officials have also advanced legislative measures to formalize these restrictions and impose transit fees.