U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States could charge tolls for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if an Iran-related deal is not completed within 60 days. Trump makes the warning in posts on Truth Social, stating there would be “no tolls” during a 60-day ceasefire period tied to a memorandum of understanding with Iran, and that tolls could apply after the period expires unless they are imposed “by and for” the United States. Several outlets report that the memorandum framework also includes expectations about the Strait reopening for an interim 60-day window following a closure during the conflict that began on 28 February. Other reporting highlights that Iran does not control the strait’s passage, and that U.S. forces monitor traffic to ensure vessels continue transiting. Some coverage also reflects conflicting accounts regarding who can collect fees for passage. Separately, U.S. officials argue that Iran would not be collecting tolls during the relevant period, while Trump’s statement leaves open that the United States could impose charges if negotiations fail.
Trump threatens U.S. tolls on Strait of Hormuz if Iran deal is not reached in 60 days
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States could charge tolls for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if an Iran-related deal is not completed within 60 days. Trump makes the warning in post...
- Trump says the U.S. could impose tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage if an Iran deal is not completed within 60 days.
- Trump states there are no tolls during the 60-day ceasefire period under a memorandum of understanding with Iran.
- The memorandum is described as providing for a 60-day reopening period for the Strait after an earlier closure tied to the conflict that began on 28 February.
- U.S. officials say Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz and that U.S. forces monitor shipping traffic.
- Some reports state Iran is prohibited from charging vessels for passage during the 60-day period.
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