US intelligence assessments dated June 17 said Iran could again close the Strait of Hormuz after demonstrating it has the means to do so during the conflict. The assessments said a deal to reopen the waterway is expected, but Tehran still retains missiles, drones, fast boats and mine-laying capacity that could disrupt global energy shipments, pressure regional energy infrastructure, and potentially affect shipping and air traffic. Separate material referenced a post claiming Iran launched drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz that were intercepted by U.S. forces, but it provided no date, sourcing, official confirmation, or further factual detail.