Sources: The Pentagon acknowledges that existing military plans cannot ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains unimpeded.

According to a report by Iran’s Press TV, a regional intelligence source revealed that the Pentagon (U.S. Department of Defense) has concluded that none of the existing military plans can guarantee the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz or ensure stable energy supplies in the region. The official noted that this assessment exposes a strategic deadlock Washington faces in the Persian Gulf, with the situation being extremely severe. The source stated: "The Pentagon’s assessment is that currently no military plan has sufficient political and security capabilities to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, ensure the safe passage of vessels, and maintain energy stability." This is a major setback for U.S. military planners, who have long regarded the Strait of Hormuz as a vital chokepoint requiring a continuous naval presence. The U.S.’s inability to control this strategic waterway has severely undermined Washington’s strategic posture in the region and exposed the limitations of U.S. military power when facing Iran’s growing asymmetric warfare capabilities.