Iran could consider imposing taxes on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to recover economic losses caused by the ongoing conflict, a political analyst has said.
Talking to Al Jazeera, Foad Izadi, a professor at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, said Iranian officials are increasingly focused on ensuring that the financial cost of the war is repaid.
Speaking to the media, Izadi said there are concerns in Iran that the United States could target the country’s oil infrastructure as the conflict escalates.
“Yes, people are worried about that,” he said, referring to the possibility of attacks on Iran’s oil sector.
Izadi added that Iranian leaders believe those responsible for damage caused during the war should ultimately compensate for it.
“I think Iranian government officials have decided to make sure that every cent of every damage that the other side is inflicting on Iran is going to be paid back,” he said.
He said one idea being discussed is the creation of a regional reconstruction fund through which countries responsible for the damage would help finance rebuilding efforts.
Another proposal involves imposing taxes on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
“The idea of Iran suffering economically while others continue business as usual is no longer acceptable,” Izadi said.
Bd-Pratidin English/ AM
