"Trump stated, 'What about us charging tolls? I'd rather do that than let them have them. Why shouldn't we? We're the winner. We won.' This reflects his stance on US control over the Strait of Hormuz."
"Despite Iran's ongoing military actions, Trump claimed, 'Iran has been militarily defeated,' asserting that the US has a concept for charging tolls in the strategic waterway."
"'We have to have a deal that's acceptable to me, and part of that deal is going to be, we want free traffic of oil,' Trump emphasized regarding negotiations with Iran."
President Trump suggested that the United States may charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the war, indicating a desire for military control over the area. He expressed a preference for the US to collect fees rather than allowing Iran to do so. Trump reiterated claims of Iran's military defeat despite ongoing attacks and blockades. He emphasized that any deal with Iran must include the reopening of the strait for free oil traffic, while reports indicate Iran is already charging tolls for limited ship passage.
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