President Trump Ready End Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz Strait

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Donald Trump has reportedly told his advisers that he is willing to end the ongoing U.S.–Iran war even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. According to a The Wall Street Journal report, the U.S. president believes reopening the waterway could make the war last longer than expected and increase tensions in the region.

In recent days, Trump and his team concluded that trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would extend the conflict beyond the planned four to six weeks. The waterway is very important because it is one of the main routes for global oil transportation, and any disruption there affects the world economy and international trade.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already caused oil prices to rise sharply. A barrel of Brent crude oil has reached about $113, which is around 56% higher than before the U.S.-Israel war with Iran started. This increase has raised concerns among global markets and countries that depend heavily on oil imports.

Trump reportedly wants the United States to focus on weakening Iran's navy and missile stockpiles before reducing military operations. After that, the U.S. plans to use diplomatic pressure to encourage Tehran to reopen trade routes and restore normal oil flow. If Iran refuses, Washington may ask its European and Gulf allies to take the lead in reopening the Strait.

The U.S. president also warned that Iranian energy facilities, including Kharg Island, could be destroyed if Iran does not agree to a peace deal soon. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said negotiations with a "new and more reasonable regime" were making progress, although his statements about the war have often appeared mixed and inconsistent.

Reports from Bloomberg also show that many ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are now using routes approved by Iran to ensure safe passage. Countries like Malaysia and Thailand have arranged deals to release stranded oil tankers, while experts believe that a U.S. withdrawal from the conflict could reduce tensions and help restore normal trade in the region.

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