What specific action did Donald Trump threaten against the Strait of Hormuz, and under what condition?

President Donald Trump threatened that the United States could 'slap tolls on the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway if negotiators fail to finalise a deal to end the war in Iran.' The condition is the collapse of negotiations aimed at ending the war in Iran.

What recent action did Iran take regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and what triggered it?

Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon, according to the news body.

Trump Threatens US Tolls on Strait of Hormuz if Iran Talks Collapse

Jun 20, 2026

President Trump warned of potential US tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if negotiations fail to end the war. This follows recent closures of the vital waterway amid escalating regional violence.

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