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UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
May 9, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
CIA estimates Iran can withstand blockade for four months
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The CIA assessed that Iran could withstand a blockade for four months.
WHO: Central Intelligence Agency
WHAT: CIA assessment estimating Iran can withstand a blockade for four months
WHEN: May 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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