Administration officials assess that forcing the waterway back open would mean extending the military mission. President Trump told aides he’s willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, administration officials said, likely extending Tehran’s firm grip on the waterway and leaving a complex operation to reopen it for a later date.- https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-ee950ad4
