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U.S. Administration officials have reported that President Donald Trump informed his aides of his willingness to conclude the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. According to the officials, the President is considering postponing any complex operations to reopen the strategic waterway until a later date.
​Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, the officials explained that Trump is currently focused on achieving his primary military objectives, which include degrading the Iranian Navy and neutralizing its missile stockpiles. The administration intends to shift toward diplomatic pressure on Tehran to resume the free flow of trade, potentially leaving the task of physically reopening the Strait to Washington’s allies in Europe and the Gulf if diplomatic efforts fail.
​The report noted that while there are viable military options available to the President for clearing the Strait, they are not categorized as immediate priorities. This strategic shift suggests an emphasis on weakening Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities while managing the broader economic fallout of the maritime blockade through international cooperation rather than direct American military escalation.