A report says former President Donald Trump is considering ending the confrontation with Iran and declaring victory, contingent on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. The plan is described as being discussed privately with senior aides rather than announced publicly.
According to the cited reporting, reopening the Hormuz is presented as a key condition. The outlets also link the scenario to ongoing negotiations and Iran’s stated positions, including demands that could complicate a broader agreement. The report further says Trump is willing to proceed without a nuclear deal, framing the decision around leverage created by shipping access through the strategically important waterway.
Across the two sources, the core points are consistent: Trump weighs a victory declaration tied to Hormuz reopening, and the approach does not require a nuclear agreement. The reporting varies mainly in phrasing, including references to Iran raising “tough” demands, but both point to the same underlying premise and conditional trigger.
