# Trump ready to drop nuclear deal if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz 2026-08-09T17:20:28+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Wall Street Journal reports that US President Donald Trump is ready to end the West Asia conflict without a nuclear deal if Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has privately told senior aides he could walk away after US strikes destroyed three primary Iranian nuclear sites last year, believing any revival would be detected. However, Iran has raised its price: it demands billions in US payments, withdrawal of American troops, end of naval blockade, and war reparations before reopening the waterway. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards say the strait will remain closed until all conditions are met. Trump's urgency is linked to US midterm elections and higher petrol prices, the average gallon costs $4.02 against $3.16 before the war. Meanwhile, separate talks reported by PTI suggest a draft deal includes Iran giving up highly enriched uranium over 60 days, but details remain unconfirmed. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - hindustantimes.com - livemint.com - millenniumpost.in Tags: Iran, nuclear deal, Strait of Hormuz, Trump, US, WSJ Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-willing-to-end-iran-war-without-nuclear-deal-for-hormuz/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-willing-to-end-iran-war-without-nuclear-deal-for-hormuz/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.