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The Hindu
2026-05-09
CIA Report: Tehran Could Withstand Blockade for Four Months Amidst Flare-up
A CIA report indicates Tehran could endure a blockade for four months, as fighting intensifies around the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE also experienced renewed attacks.
Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack on Friday (May 8, 2026)