Trump Says Iran Has Told Him It's In a 'State of Collapse' Amid Peace Talks Stalemate
President Donald Trump claimed Iran is in a 'state of collapse' and wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened, amid stalled peace talks and internal leadership disputes. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, insist any deal must address Iran's nuclear program and reject proposals that normalize Iranian control over the strategic waterway. The U.S. maintains a naval blockade, with 39 vessels redirected since April 13, while Iran denies weakness and warns of retaliation if attacked. Gulf nations convened in Saudi Arabia, condemning Iran's past attacks and affirming their right to self-defense as global oil prices rise amid ongoing regional instability.
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President Donald Trump said Iran has told him it’s in a “state of collapse” and wants the U.S. to open the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible” while they try to “figure out their leadership situation.”He did not elaborate as to how that message was communicated or who exactly said it.Trump’s remarks on Tuesday came amid reports he is unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—a plan which is said to advocate for the U.S. to end its blockade of Iran's ports in the waterway but sidelines questions regarding the nuclear program.“We have been clear about our red lines and the President will only make a deal that’s good for the American people and the world,” White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told TIME when approached about the reported proposal.Secretary of…
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