Trump expresses opposition to toll system in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has expressed his opposition to a proposed toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the waterway should remain free. He stated that the U.S. has total control over the strait through military measures. Additionally, Trump warned Iran against pursuing nuclear ambitions, indicating that drastic actions may be necessary if they do not comply.
- ▪Trump opposes tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway.
- ▪Iran is reportedly in talks with Oman to establish a toll system for the strait.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a tolling system would make a diplomatic agreement with Iran unfeasible.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 18:37:02 GMT |
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., Thursday. Reuters-YonhapWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his opposition to the imposition of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran is reportedly in talks with Oman to establish a toll system amid its push for control over traffic through the crucial waterway.Trump made the remarks during a press availability at the White House amid concerns about continuing disruptions to shipping through the strait, a vital waterway for shipments of oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities."We want it free.
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