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Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned that if the ongoing negotiations with Iran fail to reach a final agreement, the US may consider imposing a toll (fee) on the Strait of Hormuz._x000D_
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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 deal with Iran is not completed, the US reserves the right to charge a fee for its services on this important waterway._x000D_
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Trump claimed in his statement that the US has been playing the role of a ‘protector’ or ‘guardian angel’ for the countries of the Middle East for decades and has borne heavy costs for the peace and security of the region._x000D_
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He said that if the deal 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 costs._x000D_
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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important sea lanes, through which a large part of the world’s oil trade passes. The importance of this passage, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, is extremely high for global energy markets._x000D_
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Economists say that if any such action is taken in the future, it could have significant effects on global oil prices, maritime trade and the international economy._x000D_
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According to political analysts, Trump’s statement could also be an attempt to increase pressure on the ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Iran, so that the two sides can reach a final agreement soon._x000D_
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This statement comes at a time when further negotiations are underway between the United States and Iran to implement the recent agreement on mutual understanding, and the international community is closely monitoring the results of these negotiations.
