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Trump mocks Iran's Hormuz blockade stance

President Trump claims Iran is in economic collapse, losing $500 million daily and facing unpaid military salaries due to the US blockade.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 00:45 UTC
Trump mocks Iran's Hormuz blockade stance
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President Donald Trump has again claimed that Iran is in a state of economic collapse due to the ongoing US naval blockade. He stated Iran is desperate for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, is losing $500 million a day, and that its military and police are complaining about unpaid salaries. This continues Trump's public pressure campaign, framing the blockade as causing severe internal distress within Iran.
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22 Apr@Osinttechnical

Trump explicitly argued that Iran wants Hormuz open and that reopening it would prevent a deal unless the US escalated.

22 AprWWW Israel Breaking News in English

Trump added that there will never be a deal unless 'the rest of the country and their leaders' are blown up, escalating his rhetoric about Iran's position.

6d ago@Osinttechnical

Trump's new post adds the claim that Iran is 'collapsing financially' as a result of the US blockade.

6d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Trump's latest post adds specific claims that Iran's military and police are not being paid and that the country is sending an 'SOS' due to financial collapse.

6d agoКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

Trump provided new specific claims, stating Iran is losing $500 million a day and that its security forces are going unpaid.

6d ago@clashreport

Trump's latest post adds a specific claim that Iran's military and police are not being paid.

6d ago@clashreport

Trump posted a new social media message reiterating his claim that Iran is losing $500 million daily and that their threats are a reaction to his blockade.

6d agoIntel Slava

Trump added a new claim that Iran's army and police are complaining about not receiving salaries.

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