Oil expert: Closing the Strait of Hormuz is currently unlikely... and why?

 Oil expert: Closing the Strait of Hormuz is currently unlikely... and why?

Oil expert Hamza Al Jawahiri ruled out the possibility of closing the Strait of Hormuz at the present time, unless the United States intervenes directly in any military conflict.

 Al-Jawahiri told Al-Furat News Agency, "Closing the strait is not in the interest of Iran and the Gulf states if America does not intervene directly. "

He added, "All countries will be harmed by closing the strait, and the damage will be great for Iraq in particular, given its heavy dependence on oil revenues.

" Al-Jawahiri pointed out that "even if the strait is closed, it will only last for a few hours or days, as it is considered a vital artery that transports 30% of crude oil heading to global markets."  link