US president Donald Trump had been preparing to declare victory in the war with Iran if Tehran agreed to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He had also privately signalled to senior aides that he was willing to walk away without securing a nuclear deal, US officials said to the Wall Street Journal.

Iran is demanding reparations and a U.S. military withdrawal, while Trump is reportedly focused on reopening Hormuz and easing pressure on global energy markets

US President Trump seeks an exit from the Iran war as the conflict continues to escalate. The administration may set aside the nuclear issue for Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran…