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Trump Warns Iran Against Charging Fees for Strait of Hormuz Passage
Former president says Iran should not impose tolls on tankers amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:07pm
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An avant-garde painting captures the chaotic disruption to global energy shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.Washington TodayFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran against charging fees to tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint that has been blockaded since the start of the Iran-U.S. war. Trump stated that Iran "better not" impose such fees and should "stop now" if it is already doing so, as reports have suggested Iran may seek to collect tolls in cryptocurrency during a fragile ceasefire.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway, with around 20% of the world's oil and natural gas shipments passing through it. Iran's potential imposition of fees on ships traversing the strait could further disrupt global energy supplies, which have already been severely impacted by the ongoing conflict between the U.S., its allies, and Iran.
The details
According to media reports, Iran has indicated it may seek to charge a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially in the form of cryptocurrency payments, during a fragile ceasefire with the U.S. Western leaders have pushed back on the idea of paying any such fees. Trump's warning comes as the U.S. and Israel have carried out attacks on Iran, which has responded with strikes on Israel and U.S. bases in the region. The war has caused thousands of casualties, displaced millions, and severely disrupted global energy markets.
- On April 9, 2026, Trump posted his warning on Truth Social.
- The Iran-U.S. war began on February 28, 2026, leading to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, who has warned Iran against imposing fees on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran
The Middle Eastern country that has reportedly considered charging a toll for ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, during a ceasefire with the U.S.
What they’re saying
“There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait. They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now.”
— Donald Trump, Former U.S. President
“Iran will demand toll payments in cryptocurrency to retain control over Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire with the U.S.”
— Hamid Hosseini, Spokesperson for Iran's Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union
What’s next
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The takeaway
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