Report: US plans weeks-long operation to reopen Hormuz

Middle East Eye · March 23, 2026 War

Report: US plans weeks-long operation to reopen Hormuz The United States is reportedly planning a weeks-long operation to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Times of Israel reported, as officials signal a prolonged phase of the conflict. The report comes amid escalating attacks and growing pressure to restore access to the key oil shipping route. Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, said the war should continue until Iran’s leadership is weakened to the point it has “no power” left.

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