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Trump polls construction workers on Iran war

New CIA analysis suggests Iran can withstand the US blockade for three to four more months, challenging claims that Tehran needs the conflict to end imminently.

The confidential report indicates Iran's resilience stems from storing oil in floating tankers, managing oil field flows, and potentially smuggling oil via overland routes.

This assessment aligns with previous reports suggesting Iran has approximately 120 days of crude oil availability for China, with the CIA estimating 90 to 120 days of economic endurance.

US intelligence also reveals Iran retains significant missile stockpiles (70 per cent of pre-war levels) and mobile launchers (75 per cent), contradicting statements about its rapidly diminishing weapons.

Despite Iran's resilience, US officials maintain the blockade is inflicting “real, compounding…