Iran is still at the centre of world attention. It can’t get out of the limelight. There are world powers seeking to understand any realignment of priorities because of their perceived control of a strait of water.
Any such animosity is not for financial gain, however. The country doesn’t have as clear a set of financial books as people may think. While money becomes a more obvious factor in the Middle East, it’s alleged Iran still retains a tight control over its own.
The country is said to have access to wealth funds. It’s tied up in Islamic banking, but forget your average current account. The business of transacting money is far more formal and a lot less easy to understand on its part.
If an Iranian citizen can learn the ropes, they’re considered to be a very important person. This part of Iranian life is settled as being about control, financial favour, and other interests. A lot is it stake in its process.
It may be that shipping is a top priority for the Iranian political administration, but other matters will be afoot at this time. This is crucial to understanding how Tehran’s leaders move forward and what matters as it does.