BlockBeats News, April 10th. U.S. President Trump warned Iran not to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz a toll, calling such actions a violation of the agreement and demanding Iran to “immediately stop.”
Despite the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ship passage through the strait remains significantly restricted. Ship traffic is well below normal levels, with numerous vessels still stranded in the Persian Gulf, and the progress of energy transportation recovery is slower than expected.
Trump’s statement indicates the U.S.’s opposition to Iran profiting from controlling the strait and has previously proposed the idea of the U.S. collecting tolls. Meanwhile, Iran has signaled its intention to move strait management into a “new phase” and is reportedly considering a fee mechanism.
From a market perspective, the Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical passage for approximately 20% of global oil and LNG transportation, and the dispute over control is becoming one of the key variables affecting ceasefire stability.
Analysts point out that the disagreements surrounding strait passage rights, fee arrangements, and security mechanisms may become a focal point in the upcoming U.S.-Iran direct talks scheduled to be held in Pakistan. If the related disputes continue to escalate, the ceasefire agreement faces further risks of breakdown.
