Media: Trump considers possibility of resuming bombing of Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump and his advisers are considering the possibility of resuming limited military strikes against Iran in addition to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources.

According to the report, the resumption of hostilities was one of the options Trump considered on April 12 following the failure of talks in Pakistan.

It is noted that Trump could also return to a large-scale bombing campaign; however, this option is seen as the least likely due to the risk of increased instability in the region and the president’s reluctance to become involved in a prolonged military conflict.

As an alternative, a temporary blockade is being considered, aimed at increasing pressure on allies so that they would take on a greater role in providing military escort for vessels in the strait.

It is recalled that on February 28, the United States and Israel began military operations against Iran, carrying out airstrikes on a number of cities. On the same day, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed as a result of the strikes. In response, Iran launched missile attacks on Israeli territory and targeted U.S. military bases in Gulf countries.

Iran, the United States, and their allies reached an agreement on a two-week ceasefire during the night of April 8, 2026.

Talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan, were held in Islamabad on April 11–12.