On March 31, according to the New York Post, Trump stated in an interview on Tuesday that he believes the Iran war could end soon, and other countries can reopen the Strait of Hormuz on their own. 'We won't be there for long. We are currently destroying them thoroughly,' Trump said in a phone interview. He mentioned that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed by Iran for 31 days, leading to a surge in global energy prices, and that other countries can resolve the issue themselves. 'I think it will automatically reopen, but my attitude is that I have destroyed this country, and those who use the strait should reopen it themselves... because I believe those who control the oil will be very willing to reopen the strait.' When asked about a Wall Street Journal report suggesting he would be willing to end the war without the strait being reopened, Trump replied, 'To be honest, I don't think about those things. My only mission is to ensure they do not have nuclear weapons. They will not have nuclear weapons. When we leave, the strait will automatically reopen.'