US President Trump considers limited strikes on Iran after talks collapse - WSJ

FXStreetApr 12, 2026 10:49 PM

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Citing officials and people familiar with the situation, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday that White House advisers are considering resuming limited military strikes in Iran along with the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a way to break a deadlock in peace talks.

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