Iran unfazed by US naval blockade? CIA says Tehran can withstand barrier for months amid Gulf clashes

The CIA assessed that Iran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade of its ports for approximately four months without severe economic pressure. The U.S. has responded to Iran's disregard for the blockade, while Iran is delaying its response. Recent clashes in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran.