U.S. intelligence agencies recently assessed that Iran is now capable of effectively blocking access to the Strait of Hormuz whenever it chooses. This was reported by CNN, citing three sources 'involved in the findings.' According to the sources, this means the ayatollah regime has acquired a powerful new capability to damage the global economy as a result of the war. Iran has essentially demonstrated that it is capable of blocking access to the straits during the current conflict, and U.S. intelligence assessments indicate this could happen again. One source said: 'We have now given Iran de facto control over the strait – a weapon more powerful than any nuclear bomb.'
Report: US intelligence assesses Iran can now block Hormuz Strait at will
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