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Fez – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has privately told Washington it is in a state of “collapse” and is seeking the rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Al Jazeera, Trump wrote in a post on social media, that Iran “just informed us it is collapsing and wants us to open the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible,” adding that Tehran is attempting to reorganize its leadership and “will be able to do so.”
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for clarification on the statement, and many reports have cast doubt on a claim the US president made without detailing how the message was delivered.
The remarks come as negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain strained, with both sides locked in a standoff over the terms of ending the ongoing conflict.
The U.S. said it is reviewing a new Iranian proposal regarding the reopening of the strategic waterway, while Iranian officials maintain that Washington is no longer in a position to dictate conditions.
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical routes for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, since the start of U.S. and Israeli military operations two months ago.
The disruption has placed global energy markets under pressure and turned maritime access in the Gulf into a central point of contention.
In parallel, Washington has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, further escalating tensions.
According to the White House, the latest proposal from Tehran is being examined as part of the talks mediated by Pakistan.
U.S. officials have indicated that the offer is unlikely to be accepted in its current form.
Reports suggest the proposal includes reopening the strait and lifting port restrictions as an initial step, while postponing discussions on more contentious issues.
Among those deferred issues is Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran reportedly wants to address only after the conflict ends and maritime disputes are resolved.
U.S. officials, however, insist that nuclear concerns must be addressed from the outset of any agreement.
A U.S. official familiar with internal discussions said Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal during a meeting with advisers on Monday, citing the absence of firm commitments on nuclear matters.
Earlier, the White House reiterated that it “will not negotiate through the press” and remains clear about its red lines, as the administration continues efforts to bring to an end the conflict it launched on February 28 alongside Israel.
