BlockBeats News, March 31st, according to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. government officials revealed that President Trump has told his aides that he is willing to end U.S. military action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. This move could solidify Tehran’s control over the waterway and leave the reopening of the strait as a complex operation for future handling. Recently, Trump and his aides assessed that unblocking this critical passage would extend the conflict beyond his intended four-to-six-week timeframe. Trump has decided that the United States should focus on weakening the Iranian navy and missile stockpiles as its main objectives, gradually winding down the current hostilities while exerting pressure on Iran through diplomatic channels to restore free trade. Officials stated that if this effort fails, Washington will pressure European and Gulf allies to take the lead in reopening the strait. They noted that Trump could also opt for a military option, but that is not his current priority. (FXStreet)
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