President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (Photo: AP)
US President Donald Trump has told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing administration officials.
The report said Trump is considering ending the war first and dealing with reopening the Strait later.
Another option is to ask allies, including Gulf countries and NATO, to take the lead in reopening the route.
‘Willing to end campaign even if Strait remains closed’
Officials told the newspaper that military plans to reopen the Strait are being studied but are not the president’s immediate focus. The US estimates such an operation could take four to six weeks.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil shipments, and any disruption has an impact on energy markets.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said long-term solutions may not need military action. Speaking to Newsmax, he said energy routes could be shifted to bypass the Strait.
The report comes as Gulf countries continue to push the US to keep pressure on Iran, saying the threat has not been reduced.
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (Photo: AP) 
