US President Donald Trump is considering launching a naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz to help stranded commercial tankers move safely under American protection. The information was shared by Kenneth Katzman, an analyst at the Soufan Center, who said Trump aims to resolve the ongoing deadlock with Iran without initiating a new conflict.

Katzman explained that if Iran shows no progress, Trump is likely to proceed with the escort mission, which could benefit Gulf nations and allies like Iraq. However, US sanctions on Iran would remain in place. Katzman warned that any Iranian attack on the escort mission could sharply shift the tone of negotiations, giving Trump tougher options to control the situation.

Analysts cited in the report believe the prolonged standoff ultimately favors the United States, as Iran’s limited maritime trade options could force it to cut oil production and face severe economic strain. Rising oil prices could pose some political challenges for Trump, but Iran’s economic situation would be far worse.