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Confidential CIA analysis says Iran can survive US blockade for months - WP

May 7, 2026, 17:21 GMT+1

Iran can survive the US naval blockade for at least three to four months before facing more severe economic hardship, the Washington Post reported, citing a confidential CIA analysis delivered to policymakers this week.

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