Trump eyes exit from Iran war without nuclear deal, WSJ reports
TL;DR
The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump privately floated ending the Iran conflict and declaring victory without a nuclear deal, arguing that if Iran’s nuclear program stays constrained and the Strait of Hormuz reopens to shipping, the US could extend the ceasefire indefinitely while keeping military options on the table; Iran says the Strait will not reopen until the US 'corrects its behavior' and has outlined six demands, with analysts noting Tehran believes Trump wants out, complicating any face-saving off-ramp.
- Donald Trump reportedly willing to walk away from Iran war without nuclear deal jpost.com
- Seeking to declare war over, Trump may drop nuclear issue if Iran opens Hormuz — report The Times of Israel
- Trump can declare Iran victory now and withdraw troops, former counterterror official argues Fox News
- Ex-Counterterrorism Chief Warns US Risks Being Pulled Back Into War, Says Leaving Would Prevent Iran From Benzinga
- US said to believe Iran unlikely to renew nukes work soon Breakingthenews.net
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