President Donald Trump has stated that the United States has defeated Iran militarily, economically, and in other ways, in a post on Truth Social. He also encouraged countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to take care of the closed passage and coordinate with the U.S. for expedited coordination. This follows a statement by Trump that Iran is "totally defeated" and wants a deal. The president also revealed that numerous countries will send ships to the Strait amid its closure.