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CIA Leak Estimates Iran Can Withstand 3-4 Months

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A US intelligence note, revealed by the Washington Post, indicates that Iran can survive at least three to four months under US sanctions. This contrasts with US President Donald Trump's previous statements suggesting Iran could only last a few days. The publication of this report has raised questions about the effectiveness of Washington's pressure on Tehran, despite an American media agency's response to it. A US official, citing a CIA assessment, stated that Iran possesses the capability to withstand months of pressure from the United States. This assessment comes amid ongoing US efforts to apply sanctions and other pressures on Iran. The United States of America has heavily pressured China to exert influence on Iran, according to reports. This diplomatic effort seeks China's intervention to pressure Iran.

A US intelligence note, revealed by the Washington Post, indicates that Iran can survive at least three to four months under US sanctions. This contrasts with US President Donald Trump's previous statements suggesting Iran could only last a few days. The publication of this report has raised questions about the effectiveness of Washington's pressure on Tehran, despite an American media agency's response to it. A US official, citing a CIA assessment, stated that Iran possesses the capability to withstand months of pressure from the United States. This assessment comes amid ongoing US efforts to apply sanctions and other pressures on Iran. The United States of America has heavily pressured China to exert influence on Iran, according to reports. This diplomatic effort seeks China's intervention to pressure Iran. Diplomatic sources indicate that ongoing military discussions and potential miscalculations could lead to situations getting out of control if parties act recklessly.

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Sources · 7 independent

RTBF La Premiere

“D'après une note des renseignements révélée par le Washington Post, l'Iran peut survivre au moins 3-4 mois au blocus des Etats-Unis.”

RFE/RL Radio Farda

“بناءً على مصدر موثوق به في وكالة سي آي إيه، التي نشرت لأول مرة تقريراً في واشنطن بوست، يمكن أن تستمر إيران لعدة أشهر أخرى دون تحمل ضغط اقتصادي شديد على المقاومة.”

CNA938 Singapore

“a US official, citing its CIA assessment, says Iran can withstand months of US.”

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“تأكيد الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية ضغطت بشكل كبير على الصين حتى تضغط على...”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية ضغطت بشكل كبير على الصين حتى تضغط على إيران”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“تسريب CIA حول المدة التي من الممكن أن تصمد فيها إيران الحديث عن أكثر من ثلاثة أشهر إلى أربعة أشهر”

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