U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is in a “state of collapse” and has asked the United States to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
According to Trump, Iran conveyed that it is struggling with internal leadership issues and urgently needs the waterway reopened to stabilize its situation. However, he did not provide evidence or details about how this message was communicated.
There has been no official confirmation from Iran, and U.S. authorities have also not verified Trump’s statement, raising questions about the accuracy of the claim.
The Strait of Hormuz—through which a large portion of the world’s oil supply passes—has been severely affected by ongoing conflict and mutual blockades between the U.S. and Iran. The disruption has already driven global oil prices higher and increased economic uncertainty worldwide.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the region, with previous statements from Iranian officials suggesting that reopening the strait is difficult under current conditions due to ongoing military and political disputes.
