The White House is preparing for what could become a multi-day or even multi-week exchange of fire with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Axios on Thursday. The assessment follows a US official's warning earlier today that strikes could become a 'daily, weekly' occurrence if Iran continues to fire, and comes amid ongoing US military operations against Iranian targets.
A report from Axios on Thursday says the White House is bracing for a prolonged confrontation with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially lasting days or weeks. The assessment, attributed to unnamed administration officials, indicates the US expects the current exchange of fire to escalate rather than de-escalate in the near term.
This follows a warning from a US official earlier today, as The Zioneer reported, that the overnight strikes could become a 'daily, weekly' occurrence if Iran continues its attacks. The backdrop includes a series of US military operations against Iranian targets, and the Trump administration's secret talks with Tehran on a new nuclear deal, which now appear increasingly strained.
At this stage, the report is based on a single source (Axios), and the precise scope of the potential exchange remains unclear. The White House has not issued an official statement on the matter.
2 developments
- DevelopingUS Warns Gulf States to Brace for Possible Iranian Retaliation After Hormuz Escalation
- DevelopingIran-linked channels report fresh exchange of fire with US Navy in Strait of Hormuz
- ConfirmedUS targets around the Strait of Hormuz exposed to potential threats
- DevelopingWhite House says US-Iran MOU could fail, US is prepared
Source and signal
- Internal intake