Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
US President Donald Trump claimed on April 28, 2026, that Iran informed the US it is in a 'state of collapse' and wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened as it sorts out its leadership. It was unclear how or whether Iran communicated this message, and no immediate comment from Iran was available. Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's latest peace proposal, as the ongoing conflict continues to disrupt energy supplies and fuel inflation. The White House did not respond to requests for comment on the social media post.
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Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possibleSign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsIt was not clear from US President Donald Trump’s social media post how Iran had communicated that message.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 28, 2026, 09:53 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 10:15 PMListenWASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on April 28 that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its leadership.It was not clear from Mr Trump’s social media post how Iran had communicated that message and no immediate comment from Iran was available.“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…
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