President Trump said no shipping tolls will apply in the Strait of Hormuz for the initial 60-day ceasefire period, and none afterwards unless the US levies them as payment for acting as the Middle East's 'guardian angel' — if the deal is not completed, according to the President's statement.
President Donald Trump clarified the toll framework for the Strait of Hormuz, stating that no transit fees will apply during the 60-day ceasefire period, and that after that period expires, fees will only be imposed by the United States — and only if the broader agreement is not completed. Trump framed the fees as compensation for US services as the 'guardian angel' of Middle Eastern states, covering past, present, and future costs. The statement refines earlier reports from the past week: on June 12, The Zioneer reported Trump confirmed an imminent 60-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait, while a Channel 12 analyst argued on June 15 that the US had effectively recognized Iran's right to charge tolls by agreeing to a 'grace period.' Trump's latest wording asserts US — not Iranian — authority over any future tolls if the deal collapses, marking a clear distinction from the analyst's interpretation.
4 developments
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: toll collection in Strait of Hormuz continues, contradicting Trump
- DevelopingIranian Negotiating Team Member Warns: 'You Will Pay at Hormuz — That Is Final'
- ConfirmedTrump: Strait of Hormuz transit still requires Iranian coordination
- DevelopingBarak Betesh (i24NEWS) scrutinizes Trump’s claim on toll-free Hormuz, noting Iran switched to insurance fee instead
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