Trump Ready to End Iran Conflict Despite Hormuz Closure: Report

President Donald Trump told aides he is prepared to halt the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz stays mostly closed. Filmogaz.com cited administration officials for the report.

Administration strategy and timeline

Mr. Trump judged that a full operation to clear the strait would extend the conflict. He assessed such a mission would exceed his four-to-six week timeline. He prefers to degrade Iran’s naval and missile capabilities first.

The president has indicated he would pause major kinetic actions. He would shift to diplomatic pressure to restore commercial navigation. If diplomacy fails, he would urge allies to take the lead.

Operational actions and threats

The U.S. recently used a 900-kilogram bunker-buster on Isfahan, and the president circulated footage. He also warned Tehran that U.S. strikes could target Iranian power plants if shipping is not restored.

Officials said Trump wants to wind down hostilities after achieving key military aims. He sees diplomatic and allied pressure as the next stage.

Strait of Hormuz: significance and closure

The passage links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It handles about a quarter of the world’s oil shipments.

For India, the impact is larger. Around 80 percent of India’s energy imports move via the strait. Iran has closed the route to U.S. and allied vessels, halting hundreds of ships daily.

Commercial fallout

• Container vessels face severe delays.
• Dry bulk and liquid cargo traffic has dropped sharply.
• Global energy markets are under pressure from disrupted flows.

Origins and regional escalation

The confrontation began on February 28. The United States and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes across Iran.

Those strikes followed stalled nuclear negotiations and allegations Iran resumed nuclear activities. Commanders labeled the campaign “Operation Epic Fury,” according to officials.

The air raids struck multiple Iranian cities. Reports say the strikes killed numerous senior figures, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranian retaliation

Tehran has launched counterstrikes since. Several Gulf states reported damage from Iranian strikes.

Reportedly affected areas include Dubai, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Bahrain. The exchanges have increased regional tension and disrupted commerce.

Allies and financing

Mr. Trump has signaled he might press European and Gulf partners to reopen the strait. He has also suggested Arab states could help fund the campaign.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday that asking Arab countries to contribute is an idea under consideration. She said the president would likely comment further.

Filmogaz.com reported that Trump Ready to End Iran Conflict Despite Hormuz Closure: Report reflects a shift toward limited military objectives and greater reliance on diplomacy and allied action.