US President Trump expressed 'very optimistic' views on a peace deal with Iran ahead of talks in Islamabad. He urged Israeli PM Netanyahu to scale back strikes in Lebanon and warned Iran to stop charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned that failure to reach a deal would be 'very painful,' but remained optimistic that oil flow would resume quickly if Iran avoids nuclear weapons.
US President Trump accused Iran of obstructing oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz and breaching ceasefire terms. Trump demanded an immediate halt to reports that Iran is charging tolls for ship passage. While optimism for peace talks exists, tensions remain high amid the truce.
Iran is attempting to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Trump has indicated a willingness to cooperate on this. This is criticized as a violation of the freedom of navigation under international law. As this strait is a vital global chokepoint for oil and LNG, the international community, including South Korea, must strongly respond.
UK PM Starmer and US President Trump discussed plans to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire. Despite the truce, transit remains tightly controlled, with reports suggesting Iran might impose tolls. President Trump publicly criticized Iran, stating it should not charge any fees.