Despite the work on the agreement on opening the strait that is due to be signed on June 19, during the recent conflict Iran demonstrated its ability to block access to this major waterway, the sources said, adding that US intelligence suggests that Iran can do it again

Hegseth said the U.S. naval blockage in Iran is "impenetrable" and 125 million barrels of oil have now exited the Gulf, "showing that we control the strait."

Iran has left open the possibility it could toll ships passing through the strait.

Iran can now control the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global waterway. This ability poses a significant threat to global economies. US intelligence agencies have revealed this…