Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:49pm on 09 Aug 2026,Sunday International
US President Donald Trump was reportedly willing to end the West Asia conflict without a nuclear deal with Iran if Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal. Trump had reportedly discussed declaring victory if the key waterway reopened. However, Iran later made new demands. Tehran wants billions of dollars in compensation, the withdrawal of US troops from the region and an end to the US naval blockade. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the strait would remain closed until the demands are accepted. The situation has narrowed Trump’s options as tensions continue and global trade faces risks.
