
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States might impose tolls for transit through the Strait of Hormuz if a proposed agreement with Iran is not finalized. In a post on Truth Social, he reiterated that no fees would be charged during the 60-day ceasefire period of the recently signed interim ceasefire deal with Iran. Trump indicated that tolls would only be imposed by the United States after the 60-day period if the deal is not completed, citing services rendered as a "Guardian Angel" to Middle Eastern countries for past, present, and future cost reimbursement.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Egypt Today.