CIA Says Iran Could Withstand Strait of Hormuz Blockade for Up to 120 Days

The CIA assessed that Iran could withstand a Strait of Hormuz blockade for approximately 90 to 120 days. The report indicated Iran possesses sufficient resilience to avoid an immediate economic collapse by utilizing crude stockpiles and alternative smuggling routes. Markets are closely monitoring the potential for prolonged Middle East tensions and disruptions to energy supplies, with the duration of the blockade and the scale of any military response being key factors.