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Trump says Iran told the US it is in a 'State of Collapse' and wants Hormuz opened
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- Local time
- 9:29 AM in New York
- Where
- Washington, United States
Trump posted that Iran had informed the US it was in a 'State of Collapse' and wanted the strait opened 'as soon as possible' while it sorted out its leadership; he did not say who delivered the message. Reuters, the New York Times and CNN reported he had told advisers he was not satisfied with Iran's plan to defer nuclear talks, and the White House said it would not be 'rushed into a bad deal'.
Why it matters
It signaled Washington would keep the blockade rather than accept a Hormuz-first deal.
Sources (4)
- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
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- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
- Al Jazeera (2)aljazeera.comPublished
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