Trump open to ending conflict with Iran without nuclear deal
Donald Trump has reportedly told senior aides in private that he is prepared to end the conflict with Iran and declare victory without securing a new nuclear deal. According to The Wall Street Journal, a primary condition for such an outcome would be the guaranteed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international maritime traffic. The report does not provide specific details regarding the potential timeline or the mechanisms for such a resolution. The information, which was also covered by The Jerusalem Post, cites officials familiar with internal US government deliberations. It remains unclear whether this proposal has evolved into an official policy decision or remains a subject of internal discussion. The report was accompanied by an image of Donald Trump signing an executive order to establish the Presidential Commission on Military Spouses at the White House on 3 August 2026. The commission is to be chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, wife of US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.