On June 24, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran had confirmed it was not seeking any tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This statement signals easing tension in the West Asia conflict, which had caused regional instability in preceding weeks. It follows further positive developments after the June 17 Islamabad Memorandum, which had ended the US-Iran war and extended a 60-day ceasefire.
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Trump Says Iran Confirms No Tolls Sought in Strait of Hormuz, Signalling West Asia Tension Easing
Key Points
- On June 24, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran had confirmed it was not seeking any tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
- This statement signals easing tension in the West Asia conflict, which had caused regional instability in preceding weeks
- It follows further positive developments after the June 17 Islamabad Memorandum, which had ended the US-Iran war and extended a 60-day ceasefire
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• Trump (June 24, 2026): Iran confirmed no tolls being sought in Strait of Hormuz • Signals easing tension in West Asia; progress following Islamabad Memorandum (June 17) • Strait of Hormuz: ~20% of global seaborne oil trade; between Iran and Oman • Earlier in June, Iran had threatened to close the strait; situation now normalising
