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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Trump says Iran will not collect fees from ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
Iran will not receive tolls or "other charges of any kind" from shipping companies transiting the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.The Tehran regime "informed the U.S. that, despite troublemaking fake news reporting to the contrary, there are 'no tolls, no insurance costs, & no other charges of any kind being sought or received by Iran on ships traveling the Strait of Hormuz," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platfo…
Trump Draws Red Line: No Final Iran Agreement If Tehran Charges Shipping Fees
President Donald Trump has drawn a red line on any final agreement with Iran, making clear that charges on shipping or maritime transit fees would make a deal unacceptable. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump said such provisions could not form part of any settlement. The comments follow the signing of a ceasefire framework earlier this month and come as negotiators seek to conc…
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