U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has assured the United States that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz will face no tolls and no related charges. Trump made the claim in a post on Truth Social, stating Iran informed the U.S. that it is seeking “no tolls, no insurance costs, & no other charges of any kind” for ships traveling through the strait, and also said no money has been given or released between the U.S. and Iran. The statement comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations after an initial round in Switzerland, where the two sides have presented conflicting accounts on financial incentives, control arrangements for the strait, and broader issues linked to a recently signed framework agreement aimed at ending conflict in the region.
Multiple reports note that Iran has previously indicated it plans to impose charges it describes as “maritime service fees” for administering the waterway, which it presents as different from tolls. Iran and Oman have said they would study costs related to administering the strait and have emphasized sovereignty over the waterway. Some outlets also report Trump warned that the talks could end if the information is false, reflecting the dispute over what exactly would be charged and under what terms.
