Iran can withstand Hormuz blockade for months, CIA assessment says
A confidential CIA assessment delivered to the White House says Iran can withstand a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for months.
The assessment also says Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.
The row does not give further detail on how the assessment was prepared or whether it reflects a specific operational scenario.
It also does not say when the White House received the briefing.
The finding matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime chokepoint and any blockade there would have wider implications for regional security and shipping.
The assessment suggests Iran may be able to absorb pressure for longer than some planners expected.
The report adds to ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over the blockade dispute.
It points to Iran's continuing ability to threaten targets with missiles and drones even under sustained maritime pressure.
No casualty figures, military movements or official public response are included in the supplied row.
