Trump willing to end Iran campaign without reopening Strait of Hormuz

President Trump told aides he is willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Administration officials say forcing the waterway back open would require extending U.S. operations. Leaving the strait closed would let Iran control a major global oil chokepoint, disrupt shipments and raise prices. The decision marks a retreat from a central military objective and shifts the burden to allies and markets.