President Donald Trump stated Saturday that no tolls will be imposed in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during the 60-day ceasefire period between the United States and Iran.“There will be NO TOLLS in the Hormuz Strait for 60 days during the Cease Fire Period,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The President made clear that no tolls would be allowed even after the 60-day period expires, unless the United States itself decides to impose them if negotiations fail to reach a final agreement. Trump added that any future tolls collected by the U.S. would serve as reimbursement for America’s longtime role as the “Guardian Angel” of Middle Eastern nations and for the massive past, present, and future security costs borne by American taxpayers.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, responsible for a significant portion of global oil exports. With this firm declaration, President Trump is setting clear boundaries in the ongoing negotiations with Iran.

After decades of the Iranian regime’s provocations, broken agreements, and attempts to exploit American goodwill, the message is straightforward: America will no longer play the role of naive protector while Tehran acts with impunity. Trust must be earned — and history suggests the regime in Tehran has a very poor track record in that department.The next 60 days will be telling.