President Donald Trump said the US may take over the Strait of Hormuz in the future if needed, charging tolls and receiving 20% of the oil passing through the waterway, according to Abu Ali Express. Trump added that the US would serve as the 'guardian angel' of the strait and the Middle East, and that tolls will be imposed if no agreement is reached.
President Donald Trump on Sunday specified that a potential U.S. takeover of the Strait of Hormuz would include collecting 20% of the oil passing through the waterway and imposing transit tolls, describing the U.S. as the 'guardian angel' of the strait and the Middle East. The report, from Abu Ali Express, adds detail to Trump's earlier statements on the issue, outlining a concrete revenue-sharing mechanism.
This latest statement follows a series of escalating remarks by Trump on Sunday. At 07:50, Trump warned he may impose tolls within 60 days if no Iran deal is reached, as The Zioneer reported. By 16:20, Fox News aired Trump saying the U.S. 'might have to take it over' and threatening to 'blow them up.' The 20% oil share and tolls represent a new level of specificity.
As The Zioneer reported on Saturday at 23:19, Trump had previously rejected Iranian fee claims regarding the strait. The president's evolving position has been tracked since June 11, when he revealed a covert oil operation through the strait, and June 18, when transit was said to still require Iranian coordination. The current report is attributed to a single source (Abu Ali Express), with no immediate corroboration from U.S. official channels or major Western outlets. The practical details of how the U.S. would enforce a seizure, collect tolls, and claim the 20% oil share remain unverified.
6 developments
- StrongTrump warns he may impose Strait of Hormuz tolls if no Iran deal in 60 days
- DevelopingTrump says he warned Iran against closing Strait of Hormuz for blackmail
- DevelopingTrump: Without a deal, US military actions could shut Hormuz for extended period
- DevelopingReport: Trump demands immediate, non-phased reopening of Strait of Hormuz and end to naval blockade
Source and signal
- Internal intake