‘Weapon more powerful than any nuke’: Iran can shut Strait of Hormuz again, US intel warns

 Iran now possesses the capability to effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas route, according to US intelligence. This development comes despite an upcoming peace agreement aimed at reopening the waterway. Concerns persist over Iran’s military arsenal and its potential to use the strait as leverage in future disputes, even as diplomatic efforts continue. Iran now possesses the capability to effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas route, according to US intelligence. This development comes despite an upcoming peace agreement aimed at reopening the waterway. Concerns persist over Iran’s military arsenal and its potential to use the strait as leverage in future disputes, even as diplomatic efforts continue.