Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
Trump said the United States could later charge ships if negotiations fail, as 55 merchant vessels moved through the waterway with more than 17 million barrels of oil.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain toll-free for 60 days during the ceasefire period, though the United States could impose charges if negotiations fail.
- Trump framed potential future tolls as reimbursement for the United States serving as the 'Guardian Angel' of Middle Eastern nations, citing the country's role protecting regional stability and maritime commerce.
- While Iran claimed on Saturday to have closed the Hormuz Strait, citing a 'clear breach' of the memorandum, CENTCOM reported that 55 merchant ships transited the waterway without interruption today.
- Follow-Up talks are scheduled to begin in Switzerland on Sunday, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi leading Iran's delegation and Vice President JD Vance attending for the United States.
- The 60-day negotiating period intended to address Iran's nuclear programme faces risks as Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue to threaten the ceasefire memorandum's stability.
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Trump threatens U.S. tolls in Hormuz if Iran deal not reached in 60 days
Vance en Route to Switzerland, Hopes to Make Progress on Nuclear Issue, Lebanon Cease-fire in Talks . Pakistan PM and Army Chief to Participate in Technical-level Talks Held in Switzerland on Sunday. Trump: No Strait of Hormuz Tolls During Cease-fire Period, Unless Imposed by U.S. if Deal Collapses
From now on, the US and Iran are negotiating a lasting peace agreement in Switzerland. If the talks fail, US President Trump is threatening tolls in the streets of Hormus.
Trump Proposes Strong Measures for Strait of Hormuz Amidst Iran Negotiations
President Trump has indicated that Iran's potential toll charges for the Strait of Hormuz could jeopardize ongoing peace discussions. He suggested a firm response to maintain security and stability in the region. The post Trump Proposes Strong Measures for Strait of Hormuz Amidst Iran Negotiations appeared first on News Addicts.
Trump Floats Bold Plan For Strait Of Hormuz If Iran Talks Falter
President Donald Trump affirmed Saturday that any attempt from Iran to charge tolls for passage in the Strait of Hormuz would derail long-term peace talks between the two sides. He then hinted at a plan to charge tolls in the strait on behalf of the U.S. government through a secured lane off the coast of Oman. “There will be NO TOLLS in the Hormuz Strait for 60 days during the Cease Fire Period, and there will be NO TOLLS after the 60 day period…
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday (June 21, 2026), with Qatari mediators also participating
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