Trump: U.S. May Impose Tolls on Strait of Hormuz If No Deal Reached with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday (local time) that the United States could impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if a final peace agreement with Iran is not reached.

President Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social that day, "There will be no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz during the 60-day ceasefire period, and there will be no tolls after the 60 days expire."

He added, "The exception is if a final deal is not reached, in which case it (the toll) will be imposed by and for the United States for the purpose of recouping costs incurred in the past, present, and future for the services provided by the U.S. as the guardian angel of Middle Eastern nations."

Previously, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the U.S. and Iran included provisions for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and stated that Iran would not impose tolls for a period of "60 days."

Following this, speculation arose that Iran might impose tolls once the 60-day period ends.

President Trump's remarks on this day are interpreted as drawing a line against the prospect of Iran imposing tolls after the ceasefire ends, while suggesting that if a final agreement is not reached, the U.S. could instead impose tolls to recoup its costs.

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