Dhaka, March 31 -- President Trump has informed his inner circle that he is prepared to terminate the US military offensive against Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

This decision comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely impassable, potentially leaving Tehran in control of the strategic waterway for the foreseeable future, reported the New York-based broadsheet.

Administration officials revealed that Trump and his advisors recently concluded that a full-scale operation to forcibly unblock the strait would drag the conflict beyond his desired four-to-six-week window.

Instead, the White House aims to cripple Iran's naval and missile capabilities before pivoting to diplomatic pressure, the report added.

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