Trump May End Iran War Without Nuclear Deal; Netanyahu Says Iran Won’t Get Bomb Under His Watch

US President Donald Trump privately considered ending the war with Iran without a nuclear agreement, provided Tehran fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US officials.

Trump discussed this option with senior aides after preparing to declare victory if Iran restored unrestricted passage through the strategically vital waterway. However, Iran's demands for billions in US payments, the withdrawal of American troops from the region, and an end to the US naval blockade complicated the prospect of such an arrangement. These demands represent Iran's highest price to date for allowing commercial traffic to resume freely through the strait.

These developments occur as Israel maintains its firm stance on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons, regardless of the outcome of negotiations between Tehran, Washington, and Arab states.

Netanyahu emphasized during a cabinet meeting that "with an agreement or without an agreement, as long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons." His remarks highlight Israel's position that a diplomatic agreement alone does not guarantee Iran's permanent prevention from developing nuclear weapons. The statements come amid ongoing diplomatic and military tensions concerning Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader regional conflict.

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I want to emphasise once again: with an agreement or without an agreement, as long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons.