Iran Gains Ability to Close Strait of Hormuz Post-War, US Intelligence Reports

Kathmandu. According to an assessment report from American intelligence agencies, Iran has gained the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz at will after the war, CNN reported citing sources.

The assessment indicates that Iran's regressive actions, which could harm the economy by using the important Hormuz waterway, may resume despite a deal to be signed this Friday.

Iran has recently become a rival to America and has learned to take advantage of attacks on the energy infrastructure of Gulf countries, CNN reported citing assessment sources. In retaliation, Iran had attacked American bases in neighboring countries.

Currently, Iran has been handed over actual control over the Hormuz waterway, and this right is a more powerful weapon than any nuclear weapon, CNN reported citing sources familiar with the US intelligence assessment.

Emphasizing the continuous benefits for Iranians after the war ends and the Hormuz waterway is fully reopened, America stated that extensive negotiations had to be held with Iran for this.

US Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking about the Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, revealed that according to the deal, Iran cannot have nuclear weapons and the Hormuz waterway must be kept open. He mentioned that there are many benefits if these conditions are met, and if the Iranians do not comply with the conditions, they will get nothing.

CNN reported, citing officials from the shipping industry and experts who monitor ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz, that there is uncertainty about the content of the deal and other risks.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump pledged on Tuesday to release the framework of the deal with Iran in