Trump says Iran collapsed, wants Hormuz open
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- Trump says Iran told the U.S. it is in a “state of collapse” and wants the Hormuz Strait reopened.
- Iran offers to postpone nuclear discussions until the war ends and shipping disputes are resolved.
- U.S. officials report Trump insists nuclear issues be tackled from the outset.
- Iran has blocked all non‑Iranian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since Feb 28, while the United States began blockading Iranian ships.
- Iranian leadership is in flux after the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the elevation of his son Mojtaba, boosting hardline IRGC influence.
Why it matters: Trump’s $20 billion legal fight sharpens his focus on Iran, while Iran’s Hormuz blockade squeezes global oil supplies, raising prices and undermining U.S. energy security for the next quarter.
