Trump Weighs Ending Iran War Without Nuclear Deal if Hormuz Reopens

U.S. President Donald Trump has been weighing whether to declare victory and end the Iran war if Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, even without a nuclear agreement, according to U.S. officials. He privately raised the option with senior aides as the White House shifted its immediate focus toward restoring international shipping. The reported plan would extend the current ceasefire indefinitely and lift the American blockade of Iranian ports, while retaining military options if Iran attacks more vessels. Iran has demanded billions of dollars, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region, an end to the blockade and the unfreezing of assets, complicating Trump's proposed exit.