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Iran can withstand Trump’s blockade for months and retains 70% of its missiles, says US intelligence

The Independent·Maira Butt·25 days ago
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Iran is able to withstand the effects of the US blockade for three to four more months and retains significant missile stockpiles , according to US intelligence, casting doubt on Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran needs the war to end imminently. New analysis by the CIA suggests that the Islamic Republic may be more resilient than expected and could withstand the economic pain of the blockade until later this year. The confidential report was delivered to officials in the Trump administration earlier this week, four people familiar with the document told the Washington Post . By storing some of its oil in floating storage aboard tanker ships and decreasing the flows in its oil fields, it has enabled its wells to remain functional, one person said. “It’s nowhere near as dire as some have claimed,” the source explained about Iran’s economic situation.…

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