[Sources: Latest U.S. intelligence indicates Iran unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz in the short term] According to a report by Jinse Finance on April 4, citing three sources via Reuters, recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz in the short term. This is because the strait is one of the most critical oil transportation routes globally, and Iran's control over this passage is its only means of exerting tangible influence on the U.S. The findings suggest that Tehran may continue to block the strait to maintain high energy prices, thereby pressuring U.S. President Trump to end the nearly five-week-long war as soon as possible. This war has not garnered widespread support among the American public. The reports also provide updated information indicating that the war, aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities, may actually enhance its influence in the region. This is because the conflict has demonstrated Tehran's ability to threaten this vital waterway.