Abdel Rahim Ali: Energy Crisis Backfires on Iran Amid EU Sanctions Push
Sunday 03/May/2026 - 01:59 PM
Ahmed Seif El-din
Abdel Rahim Ali said the energy crisis Iran sought to exploit has instead turned against Tehran, as European states move to expand sanctions in response to disruptions in global shipping and oil flows.
Ali explained that the energy crisis Iran attempted to leverage through threats to the Strait of Hormuz resulted in unintended consequences. He said the strategy harmed not only Western economies but also key partners such as China.
He added that European countries, including France and Spain, shifted from cautious positions to supporting stronger punitive measures against Iran, citing concerns over regional security and maritime stability.
Ali argued that the energy crisis Iran triggered undermined its own economic resilience. He pointed to intensified naval monitoring and restrictions on oil exports, including efforts to dismantle Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet.”
According to his analysis, reduced export capacity and storage limitations could severely impact Iran’s oil production within months, increasing internal economic pressure.
Energy markets have remained highly sensitive to geopolitical developments, particularly in the Gulf region. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil flows, making it central to international economic stability.
Ali suggested that the energy crisis Iran strategy revealed structural vulnerabilities in Tehran’s economic model. Instead of gaining leverage, Iran faces tighter sanctions, reduced exports, and declining international sympathy.
He concluded that this shift could reshape global perceptions of Iran, reinforcing calls for stricter regulatory and security frameworks in the region.
