Trump Says Iran Collapse as Hormuz Standoff
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- Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran told the U.S. it is in a “state of collapse” and wants the Hormuz Strait reopened, signaling a hardline stance on the war’s resolution.
- Iran has blocked all commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on Feb 28, while the U.S. has started blockading Iranian vessels, tightening the maritime standoff.
- Araghchi shuttled to Pakistan twice, proposing a staged negotiation that first ends hostilities and resolves the Hormuz blockade before addressing Iran’s nuclear program, echoing the 2015 deal framework.
- Khamenei’s death and the elevation of his son Mojtaba to a leadership role have shifted power to hardline IRGC commanders, complicating Tehran’s negotiating position.
Why it matters: Global oil traders face higher costs as the Hormuz blockade, part of a two‑month war that has killed thousands, pushes fuel prices up and strains supply chains.
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