Iran FM mocks Trump over tolls for Hormuz strait passage
- 20% of course too much, Abbas Araghchi says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mocked US President Trump's plan to impose charges on Strait of Hormuz cargo, stating Iran, as its guardian, would offer a fairer rate.
- Trump's proposed charges for Strait of Hormuz cargo.
- Iran's claim as the Strait's self-proclaimed guardian.
- Iranian Foreign Minister's mockery of Trump's plan.
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump over his vow to impose hefty charges on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran would charge a lower rate.
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“POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service. Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER. 20% is of course too much. We will be fair,” Tehran’s top diplomat wrote, in a social media post.