Washington, April 23 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran was "collapsing financially" over the closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz. "Iran is collapsing financially! They want the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately," he wrote on Truth Social, adding that the Islamic republic was "starving for cash". Trump posted earlier that Tehran said it supported the closure of the strait to "save face" under the US blockade of Iranian ports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Tehran is "starving for cash" and is allegedly "losing 500 Million Dollars a day". He further stated that the Iranian leadership is under significant internal pressure, with the "Military and Police complaining that they are not getting paid". The US President's remarks come amid an ongoing maritime standoff, with Trump claiming that the Iranian authorities "want the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately". The strategic waterway has been a focal point of recent geopolitical friction, impacting global energy corridors and maritime trade. Trump further highlighted the deteriorating domestic situation in Iran, describing the state of affairs as an "SOS!!!" scenario. These assertions appear to be part of the administration's broader strategy to highlight the impact of the current economic and naval blockade on Tehran's operational capabilities. In an earlier post on Truth Social the same day, the President had elaborated on these claims, asserting that Tehran is privately lobbying for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to curb mounting economic losses, despite its public posturing of a continued standoff. Trump further claimed that Iran's outward hostility regarding the waterway is a performance intended for a political audience rather than a reflection of its financial reality. "Iran doesn't want the Strait of Hormuz closed; they want it open so they can make USD 500 million a day (which is, therefore, what they are losing if it is closed!)" he posted, suggesting the blockade is crippling the Iranian economy. He further dismissed Tehran's threats to keep the passage shut, describing them as a defensive reaction to US military pressure....