US media: The US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz may last a week or even a month

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Golden Finance reported that on July 9, according to Axios, the White House is preparing for a possible escalation of fighting with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, which could last several days or even weeks. A U.S. official said that the current situation may escalate for a day or two, a week, or even a month, depending on whether Iran continues to attack merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “We’re going to give them a lesson and let them know we’re not easy to mess with,” the U.S. official said. With diplomacy currently stalled, military pressure has once again become a core part of Trump’s strategy. U.S. officials said the White House believes there is more room for escalation, because in recent weeks, hundreds of oil tankers have left the Gulf after passing through the strait, easing internal concerns that another conflict would immediately trigger a sharp spike in oil prices. A U.S. official said that the current escalation stems from the frustration of more hardline factions within Iran’s divided leadership, who believe the memorandum has not brought any tangible benefits to Tehran. As hundreds of ships pass through the southern route near Oman’s coast, Iran’s leverage in the Strait of Hormuz is gradually slipping away. (Jin Ten)
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