Trump says Iran in state of collapse seeks Strait of Hormuz reopened amid nuclear dispute
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 28
Trump says Iran in state of collapse seeks Strait of Hormuz reopened amid nuclear dispute
12 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 28
Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal, which delays nuclear talks, and cited Iran's request to open the Strait of Hormuz as it faces leadership turmoil.
Iran demands the U.S. lift its blockade before negotiations and has largely blocked Gulf shipping, causing Brent crude to rise 3% to $111.60 a barrel.
The war has killed thousands, disrupted global trade, and led the UAE to quit OPEC; only seven ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past day.
Is Iran's proclaimed 'State of Collapse' a genuine crisis or a strategic gambit?
If the Strait of Hormuz reopens, what guarantees will prevent its future closure?
Can alternative oil routes truly offset the massive disruption from the Hormuz closure?
How will a deal address the core issue of Iran's nuclear program?
Why did Russia and China block the UN resolution to reopen the vital waterway?
How will the 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf be safely evacuated?