Donald Trump has dismissed as fake news reports claiming that Iran is collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, citing assurances from Tehran. However, the U.S. president issued a stark warning, making it clear that if Iranian authorities are found to be lying, bilateral negotiations will be terminated immediately.
Trump’s tough message to Iran: “If you lied to us about the tolls, talks stop immediately”
Donald Trump wrote in detail: “Iran has informed the United States that, despite what is being reported in malicious Fake News reports to the contrary, no tolls, insurance costs, or other charges of any kind are being sought or collected by Iran on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. If this turns out to be false information, negotiations will be terminated immediately.”
“Furthermore, no money has been given to Iran, nor has any of their funds been released to them by the United States. We will release a portion of their money, which is fully controlled by us, to our Farmers and Ranchers, for the purchase of corn, wheat, soybeans, and other products.
There is a desperate need for food in Iran, and we will purchase it on their behalf exclusively from the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
