U.S. intelligence says Iran can block the Strait of Hormuz at will
U.S. intelligence assesses that Iran now has the ability to shut the Strait of Hormuz whenever it chooses. The assessment says this capability is a powerful leverage tool, described as "more powerful than nuclear weapons."
The article gives no further operational details, but the implication is that Tehran could use the strategic chokepoint to threaten global shipping and pressure its adversaries. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime passages for energy transport.
The report presents the capability as existing now and available for future use, not as a hypothetical possibility. No timing, official response, or additional context is provided in the source beyond the intelligence evaluation.
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