— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇷🇺/🇨🇳/🇰🇵 NEW: U.S. Intelligence has published its 'Annual Threat Assessment' report:
– The report states that 'Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon, contrary to previous speculations. Iran remains a key focus of U.S. foreign policy due to its influence in the Middle East and strategic alliances. It continues to enhance the lethality and precision of its domestically produced missile and UAV systems, holding the largest stockpiles in the region.'
– 'Iran has deployed small boats and submarines capable of disrupting shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Its large conventional forces can inflict substantial damage on attackers, execute regional strikes, and disrupt energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.'
– 'Iran's expertise in cyber warfare poses significant threats to U.S. networks and allies.'
– Hamas retains most of its underground infrastructure and has thousands of fighters.
– China is labeled as the 'most comprehensive military threat' to the U.S.
– Increased military pressure on Taiwan is expected this year.
– Russia is developing a nuclear-capable satellite, posing 'potential catastrophic consequences.'
– The alignment between China, Russia, and North Korea is described as 'irreversible.'
– Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K remain the most serious 'transnational Islamic extremists.'
*Information available as of March 18, 2025, has been used in the report.
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