Pentagon underestimated risk of Iran blockading Strait of Hormuz: CNN

The U.S. Department of Defense and the National Security Council significantly underestimated the likelihood of Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz while preparing for potential military operations, CNN reported. Citing sources, the outlet noted that the administration failed to fully consider the repercussions of such a blockade, which is considered one of the worst-case scenarios it currently faces.