The spokesperson of the Energy Committee in an interview with ILNA: The maritime blockade and the disruption in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab challenge the global energy market/ If the borders are closed, the neighbors will suffer more in reference to the increase in oil prices and the consequences of the maritime blockade and the American sanctions against Iran, the spokesperson of the Energy Committee of the Islamic Council said: disruption of the energy exchange may increase the costs of production and transport and affect economies The countries of the region, especially countries that depend on energy imports. He also criticized the approach of some neighboring countries to the American pressures and emphasized the need for these countries to pay attention to their national interests and strengthen regional cooperation.