Two weeks have passed since the United States and Israel launched large-scale military strikes against Iran, a campaign that has already exceeded the duration of the "12-day war" between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition in June 2025. In both scale and intensity, the current confrontation appears markedly larger. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world's most vital energy routes – has come under severe pressure, tightening global oil supplies and pushing prices sharply higher. How long will this conflict last, and could it ignite a broader regional confrontation? CGTN brings you the latest.