US President Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing officials within the US administration.

Sources familiar with internal discussions say the White House has signaled a willingness to wind down operations under current conditions in the strait. In recent days, officials have concluded that efforts to fully restore maritime traffic could prolong the conflict well beyond the initially expected four to six weeks.

Against this backdrop, Washington is said to be shifting its focus toward core objectives: weakening Iran’s naval capabilities and reducing its missile potential. Once these goals are achieved, the US may move to conclude active combat operations while simultaneously increasing pressure on Tehran to reopen trade routes in the region.

If diplomatic and economic measures fail to deliver results, the US could step up pressure on its allies in Europe and the Persian Gulf, expecting them to take the lead in efforts to unblock the strait. Military options are still being considered, but they are not viewed as the primary course of action.

The joint US-Israeli operation against Iran has now been ongoing for about a month, with both sides regularly exchanging strikes. The escalation has effectively brought shipping through the Strait of Hormuz-one of the world’s most critical corridors for oil and liquefied natural gas exports from the Persian Gulf-to a near standstill.