US intelligence warns Iran possesses a weapon more powerful than a nuclear device, granting it de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz and potential leverage over global energy markets.
US intelligence warns Iran possesses a weapon more powerful than a nuclear device, granting it de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz and potential leverage over global energy markets. This concern persists despite an expected peace agreement. While the US and Iran aim to reopen the strait toll-free, shipping uncertainty remains, with some analysts predicting traffic recovery will be gradual. The reopening is also linked to LNG shipments, with India and other nations keenly watching for increased transit volumes.
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