Ahmed Alawi, an economist and professor at the university, said that the expansion of American sanctions to Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea will increase the cost of transportation and trade and may lead to high prices, a shortage of basic products and disruptions in the supply of medicines. According to him, the consequences of these pressures will spread to the production sector, the banking system and the government budget.
Alavi added that although the full implementation of the land blockade is difficult due to the extent of the borders and the different relations of the neighboring countries with the United States, even relative restrictions could disrupt economic activity. He emphasized that the increase in trade risk with Iran will lead to worsening recession, unemployment, inflation and the outflow of capital from the manufacturing sector.