Statement posted to social media
United States President Donald Trump issued a statement regarding tolls at the Strait of Hormuz. The post was published on Truth Social late Saturday afternoon.
In the text, Trump stated that Iran will not charge fees for passage through the waterway unless those fees are collected by his own country.
Context from reporting
The statement appeared in a report titled "Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might." The article was published on News Pub.
News Pub reported that Trump's comments are viewed as an indication that a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) may be unravelling.