Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette warned that Iran will get "exactly what it wants" if the U.S. ends the conflict without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This could extend the six-week deadline set for President Trump's operation. The former Cabinet member cited The Wall Street Journal's report that Trump is considering ending the war without realing the vital shipping lane as a reason for this. He argued that this move would push the issue into future administration and into future economies. Despite this, President Donald Trump has stated he does not "think about" reopening it.