The US is preparing for a possible military operation to establish control over the Strait of Hormuz. This could prolong the war with Iran, Israeli TV channel "Kan" revealed.
The report said that US forces are being reinforced in the region, including by deploying the amphibious assault ship "Tripoli", as the White House prepares to counter Iran's blockade of the strategic waterway.
An Israeli source told "Kan" that the operation could last about two weeks, but the fighting could continue for several more weeks if Iran maintains restrictions on shipping through the strait.
Israel is expected to initially support the US-led operation by providing intelligence, possibly along with Gulf states.