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A senior Israeli official tells NPR's Daniel Estrin Israel expects to defeat Iran in about three weeks.

Also, the war is blocking traffic through one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.

Tankers and container ships are not passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and a global energy crisis is growing.

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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.