Donald Trump describes the U.S. blockade against Iran as devastating. But according to a classified CIA assessment, Iran can hold out much longer than the White House would have the public believe—while still retaining large parts of its missile system.
According to information provided to Washington Post U.S. intelligence agencies estimate that Iran can withstand the U.S. blockade for three to four months before the economic pressure becomes truly severe. This runs counter to the picture the Trump administration has long painted of Iran rapidly being brought to its knees, both economically and militarily.
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