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Trump Prioritizes Ending Iran War Over Reopening Hormuz Strait

31 March, 2026.Iran.20 sources

Key Takeaways

Trump told aides he's willing to end the Iran war without reopening Hormuz.
Reopening the Strait would push the conflict beyond his four-to-six-week timeline.
Wall Street Journal reporting attributes the statements to Trump aides and officials.

Trump Plans To End War

Trump told aides he is prepared to end the military campaign even if the Strait remains closed.

“Trump says willing to end war with Iran even if Hormuz Strait remains closed -- WSJ U”

@globaltimesnews

The administration concluded reopening the strait would extend the conflict beyond the preferred timeline.

@globaltimesnews

The White House plans to achieve core objectives while pressing Tehran diplomatically.

White House Clarifies Core Objectives

Leavitt clarified that ensuring safe passage through the Strait is not a core objective.

Tehran continued to menace merchant ships despite sunk navy assets.

Anadolu Ajansı

Trump publicly threatened to obliterate Iranian infrastructure.

Gulf States Push For Longer Campaign

Gulf allies are urging Trump to continue the war.

“What to know about the Iran war today: - President Trump continues suggesting a deal to end the Iran war could come soon, but as Tehran downplays the prospects of and global oil prices soar again, he's also renewing his threat to strike Iranian power plants and other civilian infrastructure”