Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has warned that if the ongoing negotiations with Iran fail to reach a final agreement, the United States may consider imposing a toll (fee) on the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said in a statement on his social media platform Truth Social that no toll will be imposed on the Strait of Hormuz for the time being, but if the agreement with Iran is not completed, the US reserves the right to charge a fee for its services on this strategically important waterway.
Trump claimed that the United States has been playing the role of a “protector” or “guardian angel” for Middle Eastern countries for decades and has borne significant costs for maintaining peace and security in the region.
He said that if the agreement fails, the US may consider imposing tariffs or tolls on maritime trade passing through the Strait of Hormuz to compensate for past, present and future expenditures.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime routes, through which a substantial portion of global oil trade passes. The passage, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, holds immense importance for international energy markets.
Economists say that if such a measure is implemented in the future, it could have major implications for global oil prices, maritime trade and the wider international economy.
According to political analysts, Trump’s remarks may also be aimed at increasing pressure on the ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Iran in an effort to secure a final agreement as soon as possible.
The statement comes at a time when further discussions are underway between the United States and Iran regarding the implementation of a recent understanding, with the international community closely watching the outcome of the negotiations.
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