President Donald Trump has privately floated the idea of walking away from the war with Iran even without a final nuclear agreement, according to a report citing unnamed officials. The suggestion was made to senior aides, The Jerusalem Post reports.
The Jerusalem Post reports, citing unnamed officials, that President Donald Trump has privately floated the idea of ending the US military campaign against Iran without a final nuclear agreement, and discussed the exit strategy with senior aides. The new report, which follows a series of Sunday afternoon reports, adds a specific deliberative detail to the emerging picture of the administration's internal thinking.
The thread began at 14:12 Jerusalem, when The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was preparing the ground for a victory declaration, including the possibility of opening the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly thereafter, Israeli outlets ynet and N12 reported that Trump was ready to end the war without a nuclear deal, with ynet specifying that the condition was the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Zioneer's own report at 14:12 summarized these developments. The new Jerusalem Post report now provides further corroboration, indicating that Trump has specifically discussed walking away from the conflict with senior aides.
As The Zioneer has reported in its ongoing coverage of the administration's Iran policy, Trump has repeatedly oscillated between military and diplomatic options. On July 1, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump reviewed full-scale war plans but decided against them for now. On July 14, Trump stated that a deal with Iran was "closed" but that Iran changed its stance. More recently, on July 27, Trump warned that the US would return to fighting if no deal is reached, while expressing optimism about diplomatic progress.
The report remains based on unnamed officials, and it is unclear how this reported position would affect ongoing negotiations or the US military posture in the region. The exact timing and conditions of any potential withdrawal remain unverified.
4 developments
- DevelopingTrump willing to end Iran war without nuclear deal if Hormuz reopens, report says
- StrongUS officials: Trump likely to extend Iran ceasefire indefinitely if Hormuz reopens
- DevelopingTrump: Without a deal, US military actions could shut Hormuz for extended period
- StrongTrump: Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran
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