According to CNN, the Pentagon and the US National Security Council did not adequately assess the possibility of Tehran closing the Strait of Hormuz during the planning of the military operation with Iran.
According to several sources who informed the TV channel, the Donald Trump administration has not fully calculated the economic consequences in the event of the start of hostilities. For this reason, some American officials assess the situation as the "worst scenario" for the US.
Sources note that during the development of various stages of the military operation, discussions about the possibility of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz were considered a secondary issue.
In Washington's official circles, the prevailing opinion was that Tehran was not ready to take such a step. The US side believes that closing the strait could cause serious damage to Iran's own economy.
However, the development of the situation shows that any radical decision around the Strait of Hormuz can have a significant impact not only on the region, but also on the global energy market and international trade.
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