Trump Ready to End Iran Conflict Without Reopening Strait of Hormuz
World
The United States may end its military campaign against Iran without securing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, shifting its focus from military action to diplomatic pressure.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering ending the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains partially closed to shipping, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials.
According to the report, Trump and his advisers have recently concluded that efforts to force Iran to reopen the strait could prolong the conflict beyond the initially planned 4–6 week timeframe.
Instead, Washington is prioritizing the achievement of key military objectives, including weakening Iran’s naval forces and destroying its missile stockpiles. Following this, the U.S. is expected to conclude the active phase of hostilities.
Further efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are likely to shift to diplomatic channels. If diplomacy fails, Washington may increase pressure on European countries and Gulf states to take the lead in resolving the issue.
Sources also note that Trump has not ruled out additional military options, though they are not considered an immediate priority at this stage.
According to the report, Trump and his advisers have recently concluded that efforts to force Iran to reopen the strait could prolong the conflict beyond the initially planned 4–6 week timeframe.
Instead, Washington is prioritizing the achievement of key military objectives, including weakening Iran’s naval forces and destroying its missile stockpiles. Following this, the U.S. is expected to conclude the active phase of hostilities.
Further efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are likely to shift to diplomatic channels. If diplomacy fails, Washington may increase pressure on European countries and Gulf states to take the lead in resolving the issue.
Sources also note that Trump has not ruled out additional military options, though they are not considered an immediate priority at this stage.
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