Trump says Iran wants Strait of Hormuz open
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 10:36 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
President Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has informed the US that it is collapsing and wants the Strait of Hormuz opened. Trump made the claim in a post on Truth Social, but Reuters reports no official confirmation from the Iranian government.
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