Trump Tells Aides He May End Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz
Key Takeaways
- Trump told aides he's willing to end the Iran war without reopening Hormuz.
- Wall Street Journal reported administration officials say he would defer reopening to a later stage.
- Oil prices rose as Hormuz remained largely closed amid the conflict.
Hormuz Not Core Objective
Trump is prepared to end the campaign even if Hormuz remains closed.
“Marco Rubio says President Trump prefers diplomatic solution to war on Iran United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Al Jazeera that the Strait of Hormuz will “reopen one way or another” in the wake of the eventual end of the US-Israeli war with Iran”
Leavitt stated reopening is not one of the core objectives.
Forcing the reopening could extend the conflict beyond the preferred timeline.
Trump Focuses on Naval, Missile Targets
Trump opted to focus on weakening Iran's naval capabilities and missile reserves.
The US planned to look to allies in Europe and the Gulf to take the lead.
Trump granted Iran a 10-day cooling-off period last week.
Contradictory Signals on Hormuz
Trump publicly threatened to obliterate Iranian energy sites.
Oil prices soared to a near four-year high.
Iran said US demands are unrealistic, illogical and excessive.
Pakistani Mediation Hopes
Pakistan's ambassador said success depends on decisions of the parties.
Iran categorically denied any negotiations have taken place.
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