Svmuu News: The White House is preparing for the possibility of clashes with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz that could last for days or even weeks.A U.S. official revealed that the current escalation could last a day or two, a week, or a month, depending on whether Iran continues to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. “We want to teach them a lesson and let them know we’re not to be messed with,” the official said. With diplomacy currently at a standstill, military pressure has once again become central to the strategy at Donald Trump.U.S. officials said 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 concerns within the administration that renewed conflict would immediately trigger a sharp spike in oil prices. (AXIOS)