US media: Trump willing to end the war with the Strait of Hormuz closed.

According to a report by the Wall Odaily, US government officials revealed that President Trump has told his aides he is willing to end the US military action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. This move could prolong Tehran's firm control over the waterway and leave the complex task of reopening the strait to be dealt with at a later date. Recently, Trump and his aides assessed that the task of reopening this chokepoint would push the conflict beyond his set four to six-week timeline. Trump has decided that the US should achieve its main objectives of weakening the Iranian navy and missile stockpile, gradually ending the current conflict, while simultaneously pressuring Iran through diplomatic channels to restore free trade. Officials stated that if this fails, Washington will pressure its European and Gulf allies to lead the reopening of the strait. They said Trump could also choose a military solution, but this is not his current priority. (Jinshi)