Trump ready to drop Iran nuclear deal push if Tehran reopens Hormuz: Report

US President Donald Trump is contemplating abandoning his push for a nuclear deal with Iran if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The report indicates that Trump has been preparing to claim victory in the West Asia conflict without a nuclear agreement if the waterway is fully reopened.

Trump has privately floated the idea of ending the war without a nuclear deal to senior aides. However, Iran's recent demands, which include compensation for war damage, the removal of American troops from the region, and the end of the US naval blockade, have complicated the situation. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have stated they will not reopen the strait until the US agrees to their demands.

This strategic leverage of Iran's to potentially block commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could narrow Trump's options for ending the conflict. The US President's urgency to conclude the conflict may also be influenced by the approaching midterm elections in America, and the high price of gasoline resulting from the war.