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US intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump's Hormuz blockade for months, Washington Post reports

This intelligence assessment underscores Iran's resilience against U.S.

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A senior Iranian official said Iran wouldn't allow the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with "an unrealistic plan" and then exit the war without paying any reparations "for all the damage inflicted on Iran," according to WSJ citing Press TV

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US intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump's Hormuz blockade for months, Washington Post reports

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  • A confidential US intelligence assessment says Iran could withstand a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for 90–120 days, and possibly longer, according to WaPo citing sources. 
  • Finds Iran still retains much of its missile and drone arsenal despite sustained US and Israeli strikes, suggesting its military capacity remains significant.
  • While the White House claims the blockade is causing severe economic damage, the assessment concludes Tehran has enough resilience and workarounds, such as oil stockpiles and alternative smuggling routes, to avoid immediate collapse.
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efforts, suggesting a prolonged capability to withstand sanctions and military actions. The potential for sustained Iranian military capacity could escalate tensions in the region, impacting oil supply and prices, particularly through critical channels like the Strait of Hormuz. Traders should monitor related assets, including energy commodities and currencies tied to geopolitical stability.

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