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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis21 June 2026

Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article details escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to close the strait due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. breaches of commitments in an interim deal, a claim disputed by the U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the waterway if a final deal with Iran isn't reached within 60 days, citing 'services rendered'. Technical-level talks between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, were set to begin in Switzerland amidst these developments. The interim deal aims to stop fighting and unfreeze Iranian assets.

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The article details escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to close the strait due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. breaches of commitments in an interim deal, a claim disputed by the U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the waterway if a final deal with Iran isn't reached within 60 days, citing 'services rendered'. Technical-level talks between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, were set to begin in Switzerland amidst these developments. The interim deal aims to stop fighting and unfreeze Iranian assets.

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