Washington, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire understanding by restricting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and warned Tehran against imposing fees on passing tankers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d Trump said in a social media post. \u201cThat is not the agreement we have!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His remarks come amid reports that only a handful of vessels have crossed the strategic waterway since the truce began, raising concerns over energy flows through one of the world\u2019s most critical chokepoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump also reacted sharply to reports that Iran may be charging transit fees. \u201cThere are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait,\u201d he said. \u201cThey better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The US president\u2019s comments signal rising friction despite the ceasefire, although it remains unclear whether Washington intends to take any direct action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump has previously floated the idea of imposing US tolls on shipping traffic in the same waterway, but in his latest remarks said he had only just become aware of Iran\u2019s alleged fee system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iran, for its part, has maintained that safe passage remains possible under certain conditions. Its foreign minister said in a statement that transit through the strait would be allowed if coordinated with Iran\u2019s military and with consideration of \u201ctechnical limitations\u201d. Analysts note that this position is broadly consistent with Tehran\u2019s stance before the ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separately, Trump dismissed criticism from The Wall Street Journal, which had said he \u201cdeclared premature victory in Iran\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cActually, it is a Victory, and there\u2019s nothing \u2018premature\u2019 about it!\u201d Trump said. \u201cBecause of me, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON and, very quickly, you\u2019ll see Oil start flowing, with or without the help of Iran and, to me, it makes no difference, either way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the newspaper would \u201clive to eat their words\u201d, accusing it of being \u201cone of the worst and most inaccurate \u2018Editorial Boards\u2019 in the World\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest exchange underscores lingering uncertainty around the ceasefire\u2019s implementation, particularly over maritime access. One of Iran\u2019s proposals during peace discussions included a demand to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz, a position that remains sensitive for global energy markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is a vital route for global oil supplies. A significant share of the world\u2019s seaborne crude passes through the strait, making any disruption a major concern for energy-importing nations, including India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India, heavily dependent on crude imports, has traditionally viewed stability in the Gulf region as critical to its energy security. Any prolonged disruption in Hormuz traffic could impact oil prices and supply chains, with ripple effects on inflation and economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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