Trump weighs 'limited strikes' against Iran after peace talks break down: WSJ

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump is looking at resuming limited military strikes in Iran in addition to the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz "as a way to break a stalemate in peace talks," The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

Citing officials and people familiar with the situation, the report said that limited strikes are among the options that Trump was considering on Sunday, hours after negotiations with Iran collapsed in Pakistan.

Officials said that "a full-fledged bombing campaign" was less likely given the prospect of further destabilizing the region and "the president's aversion to prolonged military conflicts."

Trump could also seek a more temporary blockade "while he pressures allies to take responsibility for a prolonged military escort mission through the strait in the future," the report added.

Earlier in the day, Trump announced that the US Navy would begin blocking ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.

US Central Command said in a statement on Sunday that US forces will begin implementing a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" on Monday at 10 am Eastern Time.