Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump claimed in a recent interview that his agreement with Iran ensures the Strait of Hormuz will be "permanently toll free," despite Iran never having charged tolls there before the conflict.
- Trump asserted that his military actions against Iran, including a naval blockade, reshaped the Middle East in favor of the United States and prevented Israel from nuclear destruction.
- He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for opposing the deal, stating Netanyahu should be grateful because Iran having nuclear weapons would threaten Israel's existence.
- Trump warned that if a final nuclear accord with Iran is not reached, he would resume military attacks or assume control over the Middle East in exchange for a share of regional revenues.
- The agreement's full terms remain unpublished, with some concessions still pending in upcoming negotiations expected to begin in Switzerland.
