Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, reports | World News

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (Photo: AP)

US President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to ⁠end the military campaign against Iran even if the ⁠Strait of Hormuz remains ‌largely closed and leave a complex operation to ⁠reopen ⁠it for a ⁠later ‌date, the Wall ‌Street Journal reported on ‌Monday, citing adminration officials. Reuters could not immediately verify ⁠the report.

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