US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran told Washington it is in a “state of collapse” and has asked for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible.” The statement, posted on his Truth Social platform, comes amid escalating tensions and ongoing negotiations over the strategic waterway. However, there is no independent confirmation from Iran, and officials in Tehran have not publicly acknowledged making any such request.
"Iran has just informed us that they are in a “State of Collapse.” They want us to “Open the Hormuz Strait,” as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!). Thank you for your attention to this matter!" said Trump in his Truth Social post.
The remarks, posted on his Truth Social platform, come at a volatile moment in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, where a fragile ceasefire, maritime blockades and stalled negotiations have already rattled global energy markets.
According to Trump’s post, Iran is grappling with internal leadership challenges and wants the waterway reopened “as soon as possible.” But neither the White House nor Iranian officials have clarified how such a message was allegedly communicated, or whether it was conveyed directly or through intermediaries.
Efforts to end the West Asia conflict appeared to stall on Tuesday, as the United States said it was reviewing Tehran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran asserted that Washington could no longer dictate terms. Tehran has blocked the strategic waterway, a crucial route for global oil and gas shipments, since the US-Israeli offensive began two months ago (February 28), triggering significant disruptions across the global economy.
US President Donald Trump met top security advisers on Monday to review Iran’s proposal after Tehran sent “written messages” to Washington via Pakistan outlining its red lines, including on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s Fars news agency.
The proposal is “under discussion,” White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing. The plan is said to involve Iran easing its blockade of the strait in exchange for the United States lifting retaliatory restrictions on Iranian ports, while broader negotiations, including over Tehran’s nuclear programme, continue.
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