Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal

President Donald Trump stated that Iran has informed the U.S. it is in a state of collapse and is requesting the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple sources reported Trump's announcement on his Truth Social platform, where he noted Iran is working to resolve its leadership situation.

The statement came amid ongoing negotiations during a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The White House press secretary confirmed that Trump met with his national security team on Monday to review Iran's proposal, which includes reopening the strait but delaying talks on its nuclear program.

The press secretary said the proposal was discussed but not under consideration, emphasizing Trump's red line that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.

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One source close to Trump described a prolonged standoff as politically and economically damaging, with U.S. forces remaining in the region and the strait closed under a U.S. blockade. The war began on February 28 with Operation Epic Fury, initially projected to last four to five weeks by Trump and the Defense Secretary.

The Secretary of State described Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz as an economic nuclear weapon, noting it holds 20% of the world's energy hostage. Trump reportedly wavers between launching fresh strikes or relying on financial sanctions to pressure Iran into ending its nuclear program.

An adviser quoted Trump as saying Iran's leaders understand bombs, while describing him as frustrated but realistic.

“What I will reiterate is that the president’s red lines with respect to Iran have been made very, very clear, not just to the American public, but also to them as well.”