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Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz tolls amid Iran deal uncertainty

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tolls on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, citing "services rendered" to Middle Eastern countries, if a final deal with Iran is not reached within 60 days. This statement comes amid Iran's announcement that it closed the strait due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a dispute over the U.S. commitment to an interim agreement. U.S. Central Command, however, disputes Iran's control over the strait, stating that traffic continues to flow unimpeded. AI

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Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz tolls amid Iran deal uncertainty

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Munir Ahmed, The Associated Press ·

    Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz for ‘services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East’

    Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war.

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