Military and strategic expert Brigadier General Elias Hanna has stated that the project to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz is not likely to succeed at this time. He argues that the protection of every ten tankers would require two escort ships, complete aerial support, and a prior clearance of maritime routes from mines, creating a highly complicated and costly security framework. Hanna highlights that President Donald Trump's request for allies such as Britain, France, and Japan to participate in securing the maritime passage was met with a collective refusal.

He references the Tanker War of 1988 as a historical precedent, but notes a crucial difference today: the current confrontation represents an open and declared war between two factions rather than limited skirmishes as in the past. On an interactive map shown during the report, journalist Mohammad Ramal presented a panoramic view of the Iranian islands spread across the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that Iran holds about 30 islands, with four—Qeshm, Hormuz, Kharg, and Abu Musa—being particularly vital for their strategic military oversight and economic significance.

Specifically, Kharg Island serves as the key outlet for exporting 90% of Iranian oil, while Lavan Island is noted for its supplementary role in the oil exportation process. The situation underscores the geopolitical tension in the region, the complexity of the security measures required for the safe passage of oil tankers, and the challenges faced by the U.S. and its allies in maintaining freedom of navigation amidst rising hostilities in the area.