US officials say Trump is patient with Iran standoff, focusing on Strait navigation

Odaily reported that US officials said Trump is very patient and is expected to weather this round of diplomatic standoff, especially while gasoline prices remain at current levels. A White House official insisted that the US has achieved all its military objectives against Iran. Trump's current focus is on ensuring the smooth transit of world energy through the Strait of Hormuz, and the US will continue to keep military options on the table if Iran further attacks ships. On the nuclear issue, officials added that Trump has privately told senior aides in recent weeks that after the US military destroyed three major Iranian nuclear facilities last year, it is highly likely that Iran will not be able to restart its nuclear activities during his term.

Trump said in recent meetings that if Iran makes any attempt to rebuild nuclear facilities or secretly manufacture a nuclear bomb, US intelligence agencies will detect it in time, and he believes the threat of further US strikes will serve as a lasting deterrent. Officials said that if the US can contain Iran's nuclear program and the Strait resumes navigation, Trump is more likely to indefinitely extend the current ceasefire. If Iran fully reopens the Strait, Trump is also expected to lift the US military blockade on Iranian ports. (Wall Street Journal)