Trump has privately hinted he is prepared to end the war with Iran—even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.
His reasoning is simple: forcibly reopening the strait would plunge the U.S. into a prolonged and riskier conflict, which the White House does not wish to pursue. The current American objective is to swiftly weaken Iran's military capabilities—including its navy, missile stockpiles, and defense infrastructure—then withdraw and shift the struggle to diplomacy.
In other words: inflict rapid and severe damage on Iran, immediately declare victory, and leave the shipping issue for later resolution by other nations.
According to reports, U.S. officials hope that once hostilities subside, sustained pressure on Tehran—combined with the involvement of European and Gulf allies—will eventually lead to the reopening of this waterway without requiring the U.S. to bear full responsibility.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical chokepoints on Earth. Even if the war "ends," partial closure of the strait could continue to cause ongoing turbulence in global energy markets.
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