- President Trump claims Iran is in a 'state of collapse' and wants the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though he provided no evidence.
- Iran has reportedly submitted a peace plan calling for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, but defe
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