Trump says Iran has told him it is in 'state of collapse'
President Trump stated that Iran is in a 'state of collapse' and is attempting to resolve its leadership issues. The U.S. and Iran remain at an impasse regarding the conflict, with Trump insisting on addressing nuclear issues upfront. Meanwhile, Gulf leaders convened in Saudi Arabia to respond to Iranian attacks amid ongoing tensions in the region.
- ▪Trump claimed Iran communicated its state of collapse and requested the opening of the Hormuz Strait.
- ▪Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to discuss responses to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
- ▪Oil prices have risen significantly amid the ongoing conflict, reaching a three-week high of $111.40 per barrel.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:27:02 GMT |
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U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington D.C. on Apr. 25. AFP-YonhapDUBAI/WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said Iran had informed him it was in a "state of collapse" and was figuring out its leadership situation, as efforts to end the conflict appeared at an impasse on Tuesday with the U.S. president unhappy at the latest plans from Tehran.Iran's most recent proposal on resolving the two-month war would set aside discussion of its nuclear programme until the conflict was concluded and disputes over shipping from the Gulf resolved.Trump wants nuclear issues dealt with from the outset, a U.S.
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