Hours after Iranian media claimed a
closure of the vital oil chokepoint due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump
stated there will be no tolls for 60 days under the June 17 Islamabad MOU,
which aims for mine clearance, lifted blockades, and toll-free transit while
nuclear talks advance in Switzerland.
He positioned the U.S. as the
'Guardian Angel' protecting Middle East shipping lanes, potentially justifying
future fees for services if the deal fails.
U.S. Central Command confirmed 55
merchant vessels passed freely Saturday, easing oil market fears despite the
MOU's fragility tied to ongoing Israel-Hezbollah clashes.