Trump Prepares to Declare Victory in Iran War if Hormuz Reopens

President Trump has been preparing to declare victory in the war against Iran if it reopens the Strait of Hormuz, even without achieving a nuclear deal, according to multiple reports from the Wall Street Journal and other sources. Trump has discussed this possibility with senior aides and believes that containing Iran's nuclear activities and restoring maritime trade through the strait would be sufficient for him to extend the current ceasefire and lift sanctions on Iran's ports. However, Iran's recent demands for reparations and a U.S. military withdrawal have complicated these plans.