Trump may declare ‘victory’ in Iran without nuclear deal if Hormuz reopens – report
Trump is prepared to ease military pressure on Iran if Tehran restores shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while keeping strike options available, officials said.
- US President Donald Trump is preparing to end the conflict with Iran without securing a nuclear deal, focusing instead on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran demands billions in payments, an end to the US naval blockade, withdrawal of American forces, and other concessions before reopening the strait, complicating diplomatic efforts.
- Iran's disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with missile and drone attacks has created significant leverage, slowing global shipping and increasing oil market volatility.
- Trump believes Iran's nuclear program is contained or unable to restart soon, relying on US intelligence and military deterrence, and is willing to declare victory without a formal nuclear agreement.
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The U.S. president could claim a victory if Tehran completely reopened the Strait of Ormuz and its nuclear program remained contained, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Tehran's ultimatum simply derailed all plans. US President Donald Trump spent weeks laying the groundwork for declaring victory in the war with Iran if Tehran fully opened the Strait of Hormuz. He was prepared to end the conflict even without a nuclear agreement, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing The Wall Street Journal. Tehran's New Demands and the Conflict's Prolongation According to the publication, the White House's attempts to quickly end the wa…
US President Donald Trump appears to be looking for a way out of a war with Iran. According to reports, if Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, Trump could present it as a victory even without a nuclear deal.
Trump prepares to declare Iran war victory if Hormuz reopens, willing to walk away without nuclear deal: Report
Trump is preparing to declare victory in the Iran war if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and is privately willing to walk away without a nuclear deal as Iran raises tough demands.
Trump needs to find a way out of Iran war, even if it is a ‘bad deal,’ Dem Sen. Murphy says
Sen. Chris Murphy said Sunday he would support a "bad deal" to end the U.S. war against Iran because Americans are suffering from the conflict and the price to reopen the Strait of Hormuz "increases by the day."
Donald Trump May Ditch Nuclear Deal Plan if Iran Reopens Hormuz: Report
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US President Donald Trump is seeking an exit from the Iran conflict by prioritising the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz over a nuclear deal. However, Tehran's demands for war reparations, sanctions relief, and an end to the US blockade complicate prospects for a swift settlement. World News | Donald Trump May Ditch Nuclear Deal Plan if Iran Reopens Hormuz: Report.
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