US intelligence says Iran can withstand Hormuz blockade for months | Daily Sabah

A U.S. intelligence report indicates that Iran could withstand a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz for several months, raising questions about the effectiveness of immediate pressure on Tehran. The report states that Iran retains substantial ballistic missile capabilities and has recovered a significant portion of its pre-war stockpiles. Despite Trump's optimistic assessments, Iranian leadership believes they can outlast U.S. political will and sustain domestic repression to prolong the war.