President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that no tolls will be imposed on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
According to the president’s statement on Truth Social, the temporary measure aims to facilitate ongoing diplomatic efforts following this week’s ceasefire agreement.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global energy supplies, carries a significant portion of the world’s oil exports, making any disruptions there a matter of international economic concern.
“There will be NO TOLLS in the Hormuz Strait for 60 days during the Cease Fire Period,” Trump wrote. He further clarified that after the 60-day period, tolls would only be considered if imposed directly by the United States in the event that negotiations fail to yield a final agreement.
The president framed any potential future tolls as reimbursement for America’s longstanding security role in the region. He described the U.S. as the “Guardian Angel” of Middle Eastern nations, citing costs associated with past, present, and future protection of key maritime routes and allied interests.
The announcement underscores the Trump administration’s continued push for a comprehensive resolution with Iran amid heightened regional tensions.
With the ceasefire providing a narrow window for talks, the decision to suspend tolls signals an effort to de-escalate immediate pressures on international shipping while maintaining leverage in negotiations.
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