Trump claims Iran has assured U.S. there won’t be tolls on the Strait of Hormuz
Trump said Iran has assured Washington it will not collect tolls or other charges on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump insisted Iran won't charge ships for traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the "troublemaking Fake News" for reporting on Iran's plan to impose fees for "services."
- The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran mandates toll-free passage for 60 days, though the agreement leaves open the possibility of future fees while negotiators define long-term administration of the waterway.
- Trump asserted that over $100 billion in frozen Iranian assets will remain restricted, with funds exclusively earmarked for purchasing corn, wheat, and soybeans from United States farmers and ranchers.
- Iranian Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Ali Bahreini disputed Trump's claims on Tuesday, stating "Iran is the only country who decides what to do with those assets." Officials previously mentioned charging for "services."
- Technical-Level talks involving mediators Pakistan and Qatar will resume next week as officials attempt to resolve conflicting interpretations regarding the future management of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The conflict in the Middle East began on February 28, 2026 with a joint attack by the United States and Israel against Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, firing the price of crude oil and leaving about 2,000 ships stranded. After 39 days of hostilities, a cease-fire came into force on April 8 mediated by Pakistan. Despite the truce, naval clashes in the Strait have not ceased at the hands of the two sides…
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