Woofun AI reports that Ian Ralby, Senior Fellow at the Maritime Security Center and President of Auxilium Worldwide, stated on July 12 that military solutions cannot resolve the US-Iran dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that sustained conflict would elevate global fuel and food costs, creating a long-term threat to strait navigability.

Ralby noted that while affected parties may seek resumed diplomatic efforts, deeply entrenched interests make shifting dynamics difficult. He highlighted that the US maintains a flexible definition of victory, whereas Iran seeks specific retaliation, a combination he described as a formula for continued violent conflict.