U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is in a state of “collapse” and is urging Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions between the two sides continue to shape regional and global dynamics.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iran had informed the United States of its deteriorating situation and was requesting the reopening of the strategic waterway as quickly as possible, while it works to stabilise its internal leadership.
The remarks come amid reports that Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s latest proposal, which reportedly offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict in exchange for lifting the blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
According to sources familiar with discussions inside the White House Situation Room, the proposal was rejected by the U.S. side, with concerns that such a move could weaken Washington’s leverage in future talks over Iran’s nuclear programme.
The proposal is understood to have been designed to bypass immediate concessions on uranium enrichment, a key sticking point in negotiations. However, lifting sanctions and ending hostilities at this stage could undermine U.S. objectives to curb Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and halt further nuclear development.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a media interview that if no agreement is reached, Washington is prepared to impose unprecedented levels of sanctions and pressure on Iran. He added that Tehran appears serious about seeking a way out of the current crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, with any disruption or reopening carrying significant implications for international markets and geopolitical stability.
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