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The War of Hormuz?

Exclusive: Israeli official says Washington has warned Jerusalem to prepare for a longer campaign as the U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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Nadav Eyal
Mar 16, 2026
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In satellite images of the tiny Iranian oil island of Kharg, you can see the silhouettes of tankers lined up offshore.

The war continues. The Americans have bombed military targets on Kharg. In Israel, sirens wail — again and again. In Iran, continuous airstrikes. including this morning.

Yet on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal, giant tankers…

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