(TJV NEWS) A new report highlighted in coverage by The Wall Street Journal suggests that former President Donald Trump is considering bringing the ongoing conflict with Iran to a close—without pursuing some of the more aggressive military or strategic options previously discussed.

As reported in a The Jerusalem Post article citing the WSJ, Trump has signaled to aides that he may seek to end hostilities without reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move long seen as central to exerting pressure on Tehran.

According to the WSJ report, U.S. officials indicated that while other military options remain under consideration, they are not currently at the forefront of Trump’s thinking. Instead, the focus appears to be shifting toward winding down the conflict without escalating into broader regional disruption.

The decision carries major geopolitical implications. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical النفط shipping routes, and any move involving it could dramatically impact global energy markets and draw in additional regional actors. By choosing not to prioritize this lever, Trump may be signaling a more restrained endgame strategy.

Still, uncertainty remains high. As The Jerusalem Post notes in its reporting on the WSJ findings, Gulf states are increasingly concerned about how and when the conflict will conclude, given the lack of a clearly defined end strategy.

The report underscores the fluid and unpredictable nature of the Iran conflict, with shifting priorities in Washington leaving allies and adversaries alike trying to anticipate the next move.