The Strait has become a central anxiety for Washington’s allies since Tehran forced its effective closure

The American authorities believe that restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will mean a six-week operation against Iran, the newspaper said

Trump considers ending military operations against Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing diplomatic pressure instead.

US president reportedly told aides he was willing to end war even if Strait of Hormuz stayed largely closed

US president tells aides mission to forcibly open the strait would push the war beyond his timeline of four to six weeks

The president said U.S. forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’

The Strait has become a central anxiety for Washington’s allies since Tehran forced its effective closure