# US President Donald Trump firmly asserted Washington's stance against Iran's attempt to levy tolls on vessels navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- Iran has proposed requiring transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's plan includes mandating that these transit fees be paid specifically in the Iranian rial.
- The proposal may involve a bilateral agreement with Oman, according to Iranian officials.
- US President Trump publicly rejected Iran's toll proposal, labeling it as global extortion.

**Countries:** United States, Iran, Oman

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