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Trump says US will begin charging tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

President Trump has declared that any Iranian proposal to charge shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable. Oman has ruled out future transit fees as oil prices drop toward pre-war levels. Negotiations now center on the diplomatic wording regarding future services and costs.

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Trump shifted from threatening US-imposed tolls to rejecting Iranian proposals for shipping fees.

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  1. Trump Rejects Iran Shipping Fees as Oman Rules Out Hormuz Tolls

    President Trump has declared that any Iranian proposal to charge shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable. Oman has ruled out future transit fees as oil prices drop toward pre-war levels. Negotiations now center on the diplomatic wording regarding future services and costs.

    What's confirmed:

    • President Trump described shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz as unacceptable.
    • Oman has ruled out future transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
    • The US and Iran are debating whether future costs or services could be interpreted as tolls.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tehran denies claims of a meeting in Doha.
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  2. Trump Threatens Hormuz Tolls if Iran Deal Not Reached in 60 Days

    President Trump announced the U.S. may impose transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran is not reached within 60 days. This follows an interim agreement to end a war that restricted oil supplies. Trump described the potential tolls as payment for "Guardian Angel" services.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trump stated the U.S. will impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days if no final deal is reached with Iran.
    • Trump described the potential tolls as payment for "Guardian Angel" services.
    • The U.S. and Iran signed an interim deal to end a war that had constricted global oil supplies.
    • Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased since the interim deal was signed.
    • Trump said no tolls will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days under the Iran ceasefire window unless the U.S. enforces them.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Iran's military claimed it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
    • The U.S. government stated the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
    • The Trump administration is considering a "VIP pass" to encourage oil tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz.
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