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Trump says Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopened as Tehran leadership crisis deepens
International
Published on 29 April 2026
Iran claims collapse and urges reopening after sudden closure
Iran has told the US it is in a “state of collapse” and asked for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened. The request follows US and Israeli airstrikes in February 2026, after which Iran closed the strategic waterway. Since then, the US Navy has reportedly blockaded Iranian ports, escalating regional tensions further.
- Iran says it is in collapse and wants Hormuz reopened
- Closure followed US and Israeli airstrikes earlier in 2026
- US Navy blockaded Iranian ports since the shutdown
- Leadership and regional security tensions are intensifying
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