Trump open to ending Iran conflict without nuclear deal; focus now on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump has privately indicated he may be willing to end the ongoing confrontation with Iran without a formal nuclear agreement, provided Tehran fully reopens maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing U.S. officials.According to the newspaper, Trump’s current priority has shifted away from Iran’s…
Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump has privately indicated he may be willing to end the ongoing confrontation with Iran without a formal nuclear agreement, provided Tehran fully reopens maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing U.S. officials.
According to the newspaper, Trump’s current priority has shifted away from Iran’s nuclear program toward ensuring the flow of energy through the Gulf. U.S. officials say that if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, Washington could consider extending the current ceasefire and lifting the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports.
A U.S. official told the paper that the United States has achieved its military objectives regarding Iran, and Trump has privately told senior advisers he could accept a deal without a formal nuclear accord. Officials added that the president would still retain the option to use military force if Iran continues attacks on commercial vessels.
The Wall Street Journal report also quoted Trump as saying that the likelihood of Iran resuming nuclear activities is lower during his administration because the U.S. struck several key Iranian nuclear facilities through 2025. The report noted Tehran and Oman have agreed on the geographic details of designated shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, a step seen as part of possible progress.
Iranian officials have not made a formal public comment on the report. Regional analysts say reopening the Strait of Hormuz would likely ease pressure on global oil and energy markets, but political and security risks would remain.
