U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that Iran wants the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though he did not clarify how the message was conveyed.
In a social media post, Trump also alleged that Iran is in a “state of collapse,” without providing evidence or further details.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said it may not be necessary to remove all naval mines reportedly placed in the strait to resume maritime traffic.
“You just need a pathway for ships to move in and out. I think that can happen quickly,” Wright told Bloomberg, suggesting a limited clearance operation could restore shipping.
The developments come as Trump is reportedly dissatisfied with Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the conflict. According to U.S. media reports citing White House officials, the proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, while postponing negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Trump reiterated last week that any potential agreement would be on U.S. terms and timeline, stressing there is “no time frame” for ending the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and no urgency regarding the extended ceasefire or stalled negotiations.