WSJ: Trump Weighs Limited Strike on Iran

BlockBeats News, April 13th, according to WSJ reports, officials and sources familiar with the matter said that Trump and his advisors are considering resuming limited military strikes against Iran while imposing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz to break the current deadlock in peace talks.

Officials said Trump may also resume full-scale bombing operations, but officials said the likelihood of this is low as it could further destabilize the region and Trump himself is reluctant to get involved in a long-term military conflict. U.S. officials and individuals close to the government said that whichever option Trump chooses, it carries significant risks.

Restarting a full-scale war would further deplete critical ammunition reserves and expose Trump to more backlash from voters skeptical of involvement in Middle East conflicts; while scaling back military actions in a scenario where the Iranian regime is weakened but intact, continues its nuclear program, and controls the strait may be seen as a victory for Tehran.