Iran's grip on Strait of Hormuz 'not part of our planning' Israel ambassador says | Insiders
Israel's ambassador to Australia concedes his country did not expect Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz when it decided to go to war.
Hillel Newman said Israel planned for all scenarios but did not assume Iran would choke off global energy supplies.
The closure of the strait has caused a surge in global oil prices, putting pressure on US President Donald Trump, who announced a ceasefire earlier in the week.
Speaking on the ABC's Insiders: On Background Podcast, the ambassador admitted Israel was surprised by the scope of Iran's response, not the fact that it responded.
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