WASHINGTON, April 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is looking at resuming limited military strikes in Iran in addition to the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz "as a way to break a stalemate in peace talks," The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 6, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

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 U.S. Navy would begin blocking ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.

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