Washington: US President Donald Trump stated that Iran should not impose fees on oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He urged Iran to cease any such actions immediately if they are occurring.
According to Qatar News Agency, President Trump made the remarks on his Truth Social platform, referencing reports that Iran had been imposing fees on tankers passing through this crucial waterway. Trump emphasized that such fees were unacceptable and called for their immediate cessation.
In another post, Trump expressed concerns that navigation in the strait had stopped. He criticized Iran's actions, stating they were improper and detrimental to others by interfering with oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He mentioned that this conduct deviated from previously established agreements.
Data from shipping trackers indicated that no vessels traversed the strait early Thursday morning. This followed reports that navigation had begun to resume post-ceasefire implementation.
US Vice President JD Vance also commented on the situation, underscoring that if Iran fails to fulfill its obligations to reopen the strait, the ceasefire agreement would be nullified.
The US president had earlier given his approval to a joint proposal by Pakistan for a two-week ceasefire with Iran, aimed at creating an opportunity for diplomatic negotiations.