For respective weeks, reports have been made of the possible introduction of charges on tankers passing through the Straits of Ormuz. According to the Associated Press, Iran was to consider this step together with Oman after the truce. Donald Trump appealed to Iran to halt charging specified charges if the information on this substance was true.
There are reports that Iran is charging for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Ormuz – they better not do so, and if they do so, they should halt immediately! – wrote the president of the United States on his platform fact Social.
Prior to that, Trump suggested different scenarios – from the US taking over specified charges to possible cooperation with Iran, identifying this thought as beneficial. The White home spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, pointed out, however, that this was only a preliminary proposal, not the president's final decision.
Blocking the Ormuz Strait
In his next entry, Trump accused Iran of violating the terms of the truce by maintaining the blockade of the strait. Although the resumption of shipping was initially announced in cooperation with the Iranian armed forces, Tehran later decided to halt the sea traffic, explaining this by Israel's actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran is doing a very poor, unhonored job, as any would say, to let oil to flow through the Strait of Ormuz. That wasn't our deal! – Trump assessed.
An anonymous typical of the Iranian authorities stated in an interview with Reuters that the Strait of Ormuz could be reopened on Thursday or Friday, but only partially and on the principles set by Tehran.
The ceasefire is inactive fragile, we like lasting peace, but Iran is not afraid to return to war if the United States besides follows this way – told Reuters.
