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Ex-Mossad Chief Favors Hormuz Blockade Over War to Halt Iran's Nuclear Program
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Former Mossad Director David Barnea stated that an extended blockade of Iran at the Strait of Hormuz is the best current option to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons. He believes any deal with Iran is unlikely to be respected and would reward its current strategy. Barnea acknowledged that military strikes could hasten regime collapse but would cause severe global economic consequences. He emphasized that a blockade would cripple Iran's economy and require significant patience.
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- Former Mossad chief David Barnea advocates for a Hormuz Strait blockade to stop Iran's nuclear program.
- Barnea believes Iran would not respect a nuclear deal and would continue pursuing weapons.
- He stated that military strikes could collapse the regime but harm the global economy.
- A blockade would cripple Iran's economy and oil exports, making survival difficult.
- Barnea's view differs from PM Netanyahu's call for war and President Trump's openness to a partial deal.
- He stressed that a blockade requires endurance, patience, and determination.
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