US Media: US-Iran Clash in Strait of Hormuz Could Last a Week or Even a Month

Odaily Odaily reports that the White House is preparing for a possible confrontation with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz that could last for days or even weeks. A US official revealed that the current escalation could last for a day or two, a week, or a month, depending on whether Iran continues to attack merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. "We need to teach them a lesson, to show them we are not to be trifled with," the US official stated. Diplomacy is currently at a standstill, and military pressure has once again become the core of the Trump administration's strategy. US officials say the White House believes there is room for further escalation, as hundreds of oil tankers have passed through the strait to leave the Gulf in recent weeks, alleviating internal concerns that a new conflict would immediately trigger a sharp surge in oil prices. (AXIOS)