Eslami, a researcher at the University of Tehran, stated that the depreciation of the Iranian currency stems from multiple factors, including an "economic war" running parallel to military tensions. He directly links the current pressure to the Strait of Hormuz: the US blockade of the strait affects Iran's oil and petrochemical export revenue, thus impacting its dollar revenue. Eslami emphasized that exchange rates are an important indicator, but not the sole criterion for explaining Iran's economic predicament. He also pointed out that persistent inflation is a crucial factor in understanding Iran's economic situation.
