Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil - Reuters
Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil Reuters
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"Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait. They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"That is not the agreement we have!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
"There are reports that Iran is imposing tolls on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, adding, 'They would be well advised not to do that.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If true, it would be best to stop right now."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This is not the deal we made."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand."
— JD Vance , Politician
"People need an Easter without threats and a real move towards peace."
— Volodymyr Zelenskiy , Politician
"We believe that a ceasefire is the right strategy to advance diplomatic efforts."
— Andrii Sybiha , Politician
"There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Should they be able to? They shouldn’t be able to. They’re doing it a little bit."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"a beautiful thing"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Very quickly, you'll see Oil start flowing, with or without the help of Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Andrii Sybiha is Ukraine's Foreign Minister.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Hamid Hosseini is a spokesperson for Iran's Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Prime Minister of Japan re-elected by Parliament.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the President of Ukraine.
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President Trump cautioned Iran against imposing tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as Japan announced an emergency oil release due to a global energy crisis.
President Trump issued a public warning to Iran over its move to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling rising tensions over control of the waterway.
President Trump warned Iran against charging fees on tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports of Iran demanding up to $2 million from large tankers for safe passage.
President Trump warned Iran against imposing tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial route as part of a two-week ceasefire.
President Trump criticized Iran for maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a rise in oil prices as tanker traffic remains largely frozen.
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