Trump says Iran is heading toward 'collapse,' hopes Tehran sorts out leadership

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Trump says Iran wants Strait of Hormuz open

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President Trump said Tuesday that Iran told the U.S. that it is collapsing and wants the Strait of Hormuz opened. “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse,’” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Trump says Iran wants Strait of Hormuz open
The Hill
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4/28/2026

Trump says Iran wants Strait of Hormuz open

President Trump said Tuesday that Iran told the U.S. that it is collapsing and wants the Strait of Hormuz opened. “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse,’” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They want us to ‘Open the Hormuz Strait,’ as soon as possible, as they try to figure…

Trump says Iran is heading toward 'collapse,' hopes Tehran sorts out leadership
Washington Times4/28/2026

Trump says Iran is heading toward 'collapse,' hopes Tehran sorts out leadership

President Trump on Tuesday said Iran is in a “state of collapse” as he squeezes the Islamic republic by blockading its ports. Mr. Trump said the pressure is forcing Iran to consider ways to reopen critical waterways and reach a unified proposal for peace. “ Iran has just informed us that they are in a ’State of.