With the Iran ceasefire officially ended, the White House braces for potential prolonged clashes over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, contingent on Tehran's forthcoming actions.
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Jul 09, 2026
02:58 pm
What's the storyThe United States is bracing for a potential multi-day or even multi-week conflict with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios has reported.
According to the report, US officials said the duration of this campaign could last "a day or two, a week or a month," depending on whether Iran continues its attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait Of Hormuz.
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