Trump allowed the introduction of fees for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said on June 20 that Washington could start charging fees for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz if no final agreements were reached with Tehran.

"No fare will be charged after the expiration of the 60-day period, unless it is imposed by the United States of America and for the United States of America if the deal is not completed," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

According to him, possible fees may be related to reimbursing the United States for security in the region.

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The escalation in the south of the country has called into question Washington's barely reached agreements with Tehran.

The US-Iranian memorandum on cessation of hostilities was signed on June 17. Two days later, the American president expressed the hope that a final settlement would take place within the next 60 days, otherwise his army would resume bombing the Islamic Republic.

On June 20, The Washington Post pointed to possible attempts by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to disrupt the deal. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera TV channel, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health, said that at least 47 people were killed in strikes by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in southern Lebanon. After that, Iran again announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagai said on June 20 that Tehran would take retaliatory measures if Washington refused to fulfill its obligations under the previously signed memorandum. On the same day, the Iranian Foreign Ministry demanded that the United States urgently take action against Israel. Advisor to the Supreme leader of Iran, Mohammad Mohber, on the same day announced the possible suspension of energy flows in the Middle East if the United States does not comply with the terms of the memorandum of understanding.