President Donald Trump has informed his aides of his willingness to conclude the U.S. military campaign against Iran, even if the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran’s control. Administration officials suggest that Trump is prioritising a swift exit within his envisioned four-to-six-week timeline, rather than engaging in a prolonged mission to reopen the critical waterway.
The President reportedly believes that the U.S. has met its primary objectives of degrading Iran’s naval capabilities and missile stockpiles. While Trump plans to transition to diplomatic pressure to ensure the free flow of trade, analysts warn that a closed strait will continue to destabilise the global economy and drive up gas prices.
If diplomacy fails, Washington expects allies in Europe and the Gulf to take the lead in military efforts to clear the passage. Experts have termed the prospect of ending operations before securing the strait as “irresponsible,” given the ongoing impact on global energy markets and supply chains. (WSJ)
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