▲ U.S. President Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on June 20 (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 his social media platform, Truth Social, that "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, "However, if a final agreement is not reached, it is the exception that it (a toll) would be imposed by and for the United States, for the purpose of being reimbursed for the 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) on ending hostilities 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 only."
Following this, speculation arose that Iran might impose tolls once the 60-day period expires.
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 the U.S. could instead impose tolls to recoup costs if a final agreement is not concluded.
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