Trump ready to end war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz

According to the report, Trump and his aides assessed that an operation to reopen the maritime passage would prolong the conflict beyond the planned four- to six-week timeframe.

For that reason, it was decided that the United States would seek to achieve its main objectives—weakening Iran’s navy and its missile stockpiles, as well as reducing current hostilities—while simultaneously applying diplomatic pressure on Tehran to allow the free flow of trade.

If that fails, Washington would, according to officials, pressure allies in Europe and the Gulf to take the lead in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.