Asked whether Iran would restore full freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Trump said he would not allow Iran to charge passage fees. “This must be free navigation; I will not let them charge. If anyone were to charge, it wou

2026-08-04

Asked whether Iran would restore full freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Trump said he would not allow Iran to charge passage fees. “This must be free navigation; I will not let them charge. If anyone were to charge, it would be us — we are the ones in full control," he said, adding “we have something called a blockade. We are not discussing charging; there will be no charging.”