Woofun AI reports that the White House is preparing for a potential confrontation with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz lasting days or weeks. A U.S. official stated that the duration depends on whether Iran continues attacking commercial ships, aiming to deliver a decisive lesson. With diplomacy stalled, military pressure has become central to the Trump administration's strategy. The White House sees room for escalation, noting that hundreds of tankers have left the Gulf, mitigating concerns about immediate oil price spikes.