According to The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, former President Donald Trump has indicated to his aides that he is prepared to conclude the war with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz stays largely closed.
The WSJ reported that Trump and his team recently assessed that attempting to reopen the strategically vital waterway could prolong the conflict beyond his planned four-to-six-week timeline.
Instead, Trump has decided that the US should focus on its primary objectives: weakening Iran’s naval capabilities and missile stockpiles, then gradually winding down military operations. Following this, the US would apply diplomatic pressure on Iran to resume trade and encourage European and Gulf allies to take the lead in restoring normal shipping, the report added.
#From Al Jazeera