WASHINGTON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed on social media that Iran wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz.

In a social media post, Trump also claimed that Iran has said it was in a "state of collapse." However, it remained unclear how Trump got the message from Iran.

This file photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: Xinhua)