Washington: US President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that there will be no maritime fees in the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day ceasefire period. However, he cautioned that the United States might implement its own tolls once the ceasefire concludes.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump revealed that following this grace period, fees could be levied for "services rendered as the guardian angel" to Middle Eastern nations. This measure would aim to ensure reimbursement for past and future costs if a final agreement is not reached.

Trump's statement, shared on his Truth Social platform, emphasized, "There will be no tolls ... unless they are imposed by and for the United States of America." This announcement comes in response to Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters' warning about closing the waterway due to alleged US breaches of commitment and Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon.

In contrast, US Central Command (CENTCOM) refuted Iran's claims, stating that US forces remain "present and vigilant" to uphold the agreement's terms. They also assured that maritime traffic continues uninterrupted. CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins told Axios, "Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz."