The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump privately discussed declaring victory over Iran even without a formal nuclear agreement, with reopening the Strait of Hormuz a central condition. U.S. officials said Trump would consider the confrontation contained if Iran's nuclear program is kept in check and commercial shipping resumes. They also said the president might extend the ceasefire indefinitely and lift the naval blockade if Tehran fully reopens the strait. Officials described Trump as patient while gasoline prices remain stable.
Trump Said to Weigh Declaring Victory Over Iran Without a Nuclear Deal, WSJ Reports
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The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump privately discussed with senior aides the idea of declaring victory in the confrontation with Iran even if no formal nuclear agreement is reached. According to U.S. officials cited by the newspaper, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping would be a key condition for such a move.
Sources told the WSJ that Mr. Trump floated the concept in private meetings with top advisers and would consider the situation resolved if the United States can keep Iran's nuclear program contained and commercial traffic resumes through the strait.
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Officials said the president could extend the current ceasefire "indefinitely" if shipping returns to normal in the Strait of Hormuz. The same sources indicated the administration might lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports if Tehran fully reopens the waterway to international vessels.
"He is patient and expected to ride out the latest diplomatic snarl, especially so long as gas prices remain where they are," the WSJ quoted unnamed officials as saying.
The report emphasizes that these discussions were held privately and that plans could change as diplomatic and security developments unfold. This is a developing story.
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