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00:02President Trump told aides he is willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran
00:07even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, leaving Iran in control of the waterway and
00:12delaying efforts to reopen it, according to the Wall Street Journal. He and his aides concluded
00:17that forcing the Strait open would extend the conflict beyond his four-to-six-week timeline.
00:22In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump urged other countries to take control of the waterway
00:27and warned the U.S. would not intervene. The closure has disrupted global energy supply
00:32and pushed U.S. oil above $100 a barrel, with analysts' warning prices could reach $200
00:39if disruptions continue. On Monday, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said the U.S.
00:45is working toward normal operations in the Strait but does not consider it a core objective.
00:50Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the current military campaign will be completed within weeks.
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