Gate News message, April 22 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media that Iran’s finances are on the brink of collapse and the country urgently needs to open the Strait of Hormuz due to severe lack of funds. According to Trump, Iran loses $500 million daily and military and police personnel are complaining about unpaid wages.
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