WASHINGTON, April 28 - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has told U.S. officials it is in a "State of Collapse" and asked the United States to "Open the Hormuz Strait" as soon as possible while it works to resolve questions about its leadership.
In a post on social media, the president said Iran had conveyed that message and characterized the country's internal situation as one it needs time to sort out. It was not clear from the post how Iran had communicated that request, and there was no immediate response from Iranian authorities.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Truth Social post, leaving open questions about the administration's follow-up or verification of the claim.
Separately, a U.S. official said the president is dissatisfied with the latest Iranian proposal aimed at resolving the two-month war. That development, the official added, has dampened hopes that the conflict will be resolved quickly. The war has already disrupted energy supplies, contributed to inflationary pressures and resulted in thousands of deaths.
Trump's social media message included direct language attributed to Tehran: "Iran has just informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse.' They want us to 'Open the Hormuz Strait,' as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!)." The post did not elaborate on any conditions, timeline or formal diplomatic channel for such a request.
For markets and economic observers, the assertions carry immediate implications even in the absence of independent confirmation. The Strait of Hormuz is a key corridor for oil shipments, and any official change in its status or claims about reopening could affect energy flows and market sentiment. The conflict's disruption of supply and contribution to inflation are cited in the evolving diplomatic exchanges and remain central to how businesses and policymakers assess near-term risks.
Reporting limitations: The specific channel through which Iran communicated the message and any Iranian response were not available at the time of the president's post. Officials at the White House did not provide an immediate comment on the social media statement.