Trump: 'We May Take Over the Strait'
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Washington, 22 Jun (EFE).- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that his country has "total control" over the Strait of Ormuz, despite the confusion currently surrounding the situation at the sea pass, after Tehran claimed that it has again been shut down by Israeli bombings on targets of the Hizbula militia on Lebanese soil. "We have full control of the Strait; we have an army capable of imposing a blockade. I think our blockade had more imp…
Trump: 'We May Take Over the Strait'
President Trump threatened Sunday to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose American tolls on the critical waterway if Iran fails to reach a final nuclear deal within 60 days, hours after Tehran announced it was closing the strait again in response to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. “We may take over the Strait, if we have to,” Trump told Fox News Sunday. “I’ll blow the [expletive] out of them.” “If they don’t make a deal, we’ll collect…
Toll in the Strait of Ormuz? Donald Trump warns: if there is no agreement with Iran after 60 days of ceasefire, the US could charge for "protecting" the area. Arguing that it is to reimburse "past, present and future" expenses, the threat already shakes geopolitical and energy markets.
Trump says U.S. may impose tolls in Strait of Hormuz if peace deal fails
The U.S. may impose its own tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if its peace deal with Iran fails, President Donald Trump said Saturday, floating the idea hours after Iran said it closed the crucial oil shipping route, throwing peace talks into uncertainty. Trump made the comments about the Strait in a Truth Social post. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images) Key Facts Trump said in a Truth Social post there will be no tolls in the strait dur…
Only US could impose Hormuz tolls – Trump
The US president appears to have rejected reported Iranian plans for post-ceasefire shipping fees ahead of Iran-US talksPublished 21 Jun, 2026 10:40US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Andrews Air Force Base on June 19, 2026 in Maryland. © Getty Images / Alex WongNo tolls would be charged for transit through the Strait of Hormuz during or after the 60-day ceasefire period agreed by Washington and Tehran, unless they are levied by the Un…
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