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CIA report: Tehran could withstand blockade for four months

A CIA report says Tehran could endure a blockade for four months as fighting flares near the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: CIA
WHAT: CIA report estimates Tehran’s ability to withstand a blockade for four months
WHEN: May 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The estimate is a response to renewed fighting and attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
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