Trump weighs limited Iran strikes near Hormuz to deter shipping threats

US President Donald Trump is contemplating limited military strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Axios has reported. The US president is contemplating limited strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz to deter potential maritime threats, according to Axios. The proposal for targeted strikes around the Strait of Hormuz has yet to receive official authorization.

Pete Hegseth, a figure described as the US Secretary of War in an Arabic-language source though he has not held this position, reportedly supports the plan currently being considered by Trump. This development comes after Trump's threat on Monday to retaliate forcefully against Iran following a missile attack on US forces in Jordan.

According to Trump, the United States successfully intercepted all but one of the Iranian missiles launched at American forces with air defenses. The US president also expressed skepticism about Iran's willingness to engage in negotiations while US sanctions remain in effect.