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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: The Washington Post reported on Thursday, in a story, that a classified assessment by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) indicates Iran can withstand a U.S. naval blockade for at least three t

On Thursday, The Washington Post reported that a classified CIA assessment indicates Iran can endure a U.S. naval blockade for three to four months before experiencing severe economic challenges, despite weeks of bombing by the U.S. and Israel. The assessment states that Iran has retained about 75% of its mobile missile launchers and 70% of its prewar missile stockpiles, with evidence of reopened underground storage facilities and ongoing missile repairs and assembly.

May 7, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: WAPO REPORT CLAIMS: A confidential CIA assessment obtained by The Washington Post concludes Iran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for 90 to 120 days, and possibly longer.

A confidential CIA assessment obtained by The Washington Post concludes that Iran could endure a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for 90 to 120 days or longer, maintaining significant missile and drone capabilities and alternative oil supply routes.

May 7, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Based on information received by Iran International, the news of a meeting between Masoud Pezeshkian and Mojtaba Khamenei is not true and no such meeting has taken place. Interview with Ali Hossein G

Iran International reports that a meeting between Masoud Pezeshkian and Mojtaba Khamenei is false, based on information received. This statement was made during an interview with Ali Hossein Ghazizadeh, a member of the Iran International editorial board.

May 7, 2026

Economy

@🇮🇷LiveIranNews🇮🇱: ⚡🇨🇳🇺🇸🦀 Reports indicate that Beijing is ramping up pressure on the terrorist regime of the Islamic Republic ahead of a potential trip by President Trump to China./Peter Doocy, Fox News correspond

Reports indicate that China is increasing pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran ahead of a potential visit by President Trump to China, as Beijing seeks to address economic concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz crisis while preparing for a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping.

May 7, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: An Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle on the Habbouch road in southern Lebanon at dawn, killing two Hezbollah operatives.

An Israeli airstrike struck a vehicle on the Habbouch road in southern Lebanon at dawn, resulting in the deaths of two Hezbollah operatives.

May 7, 2026

Economy

@اتاق خبر منوتو: The American newspaper The Washington Post, in an investigative report, wrote that Iran's airstrikes, since the beginning of the war, have at least damaged or destroyed 228 structures and pieces of eq

The Washington Post reported that since the beginning of the war on February 28, Iran's airstrikes have damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures and pieces of equipment at U.S. military bases and facilities in the Middle East, based on an analysis of satellite images. The report also noted that seven American service members have died and more than 400 have been injured in the conflict.

May 7, 2026

Economy

@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: Iranian airstrikes over the course of the war destroyed 228 structures or pieces of equipment at U.S. military bases-WP

Iranian airstrikes during the conflict destroyed 228 structures and pieces of equipment at U.S. military bases, according to The Washington Post.

May 6, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: Iranian President Pezeshkian admits prices are rising, partly due to raw material shifts and the war. Says hoarding and price gouging won't be tolerated. Ordered the Justice Minister to coordinate wit

Iranian President Pezeshkian acknowledged rising prices due to raw material shifts and the ongoing conflict, stating that hoarding and price gouging will not be tolerated. He ordered the Justice Minister to coordinate with the judiciary to address these violations.

May 6, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, wrote on the X network: "I am aware of the price increases. Part of these increases is due to changes in the price of raw materials o

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, posted on X stating awareness of price increases due to raw material costs and war impacts, and directed the Minister of Justice to take decisive action against market violations to maintain social peace.

May 6, 2026

Economy

@Visegrád 24: The French-owned cargo vessel CMA CGM San Antonio was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Several crew members, identified as Filipino nationals, were injured in the strike.

The French-owned cargo vessel CMA CGM San Antonio was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring several Filipino crew members. The ship was likely hit by a land-attack cruise missile.

May 6, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: The IDF has issued evacuation warnings for 12 villages in southern Lebanon ahead of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. Residents are instructed to move at least 1 km away. Most of the villages are north

The IDF has issued evacuation warnings for 12 villages north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon, instructing residents to move at least 1 km away ahead of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah.

May 6, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Amir Hamidi, a national security expert, said that any threat or attempt to restrict the Strait of Hormuz is not a threat against the United States and Israel, but rather a threat against global econo

Amir Hamidi, a national security expert, stated that threats or attempts to restrict the Strait of Hormuz pose a risk to global economic stability rather than targeting the United States and Israel specifically, emphasizing that such tensions jeopardize the world's energy supply.

May 6, 2026