Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:14am on 31 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Donald Trump is willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials. The report said reopening the key shipping route could extend the conflict beyond the planned four to six weeks. The White House said, “We’re on day 30 today.” Officials said the US wants to weaken Iran’s navy and missile stocks before winding down fighting. The focus is on meeting core goals first. If the strait remains shut, Washington may push allies in Europe and the Gulf to reopen it later. The closure has slowed global oil and cargo movement. (PC: The hindu)
