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Here's a big question hanging over the U.S.

and Israeli war in Iran.

How long will this war last?

A senior Israeli military official spoke with NPR's Daniel Estrin about how Israel views the prospects for ending the war.

Hey there, Daniel.

Okay, so what is the Israeli timeline?

And, Daniel, of course, you're going to move when you need to to be safe.

Don't worry about us at all, but glad you're with us for another moment.

Sounds like there's a little bit of daylight between the U.S.,

and Israel here.

But why did Israel target Iran's oil facilities?

Pretty dramatic.

Or Graham hopes it will collapse, although the Iranians seem to be showing what they would consider to be resolved by choosing a supreme leader with the same name as the old supreme leader.

Okay.

NPR's Daniel Estrin is in Tel Aviv, and Daniel, be sure you're ready to move if you need to in the next few minutes.

Appreciate your insights.