Xian Sami, a national security expert, said the Islamic Republic's warnings to South Korea and other countries in the Strait of Hormuz are an attempt to put pressure on America's allies and prevent a possible military attack. According to him, the Islamic Republic does not have the ability to confront Washington's allies on a large scale, and with growing tensions, it wants to force the countries of the region to mediate.
Also, referring to the conflicting positions of the Islamic Republic's officials regarding the negotiations and the nuclear program, Sami said that Tehran is looking to buy time. He added that the differences in the positions of the officials of the Islamic Republic show that the government faces a serious challenge in accepting the American conditions, including limiting the nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.