Trump: "Strait of Hormuz to Fully Open on 19th... Iran Will Not Possess Nuclear Weapons"

Contradicts Reports of Iran's 'Right to Collect Passage Fees'

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the 15th (local time) that both sides had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war with Iran, and that the Strait of Hormuz would be fully opened on the upcoming 19th, the day of the signing ceremony.

President Trump made this statement during opening remarks at a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Group of Seven (G7) summit, which began that day in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

President Trump also highlighted that "the most important achievement of this peace agreement is that Iran will not be able to possess nuclear weapons," adding, "They have agreed completely to this on the condition of strong surveillance authority, and they will not have nuclear weapons."

Additionally, President Trump stated that this agreement "will bring tremendous success to the world, because oil supplies from that region had been blocked for some time." He continued, "Oil is now flowing to us. I consider this a great honor."

When asked by reporters whether he would personally attend the signing ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 19th, President Trump replied, "I may or may not attend," adding, "J.D. (Vice President Vance) is scheduled to attend the event for that reason."

In response to a question about what support he expects from allied nations, President Trump said, "I don't think we will need much help," explaining, "because we have reached an agreement that the strait will be open and that there will be no tolls," and emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz would be open "free of charge."

President Trump further stated, "So I don't think much help will be needed, but it wouldn't be a bad idea for some countries to deploy a ship or two here," reiterating, "I believe the situation will be open and free navigation will be possible."

President Trump's remarks about the Strait of Hormuz being "free of charge" run contrary to a report earlier that day by Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency, which, citing sources, stated that the U.S.-Iran peace MOU recognized Iran's right to collect transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The final draft stipulates that "the future management of maritime navigation services in the Strait of Hormuz will be determined by Iran and Oman." In particular, the explicit mention of "maritime services" is being interpreted by these Iranian sources as the U.S.'s official recognition of Iran's right to collect fees.

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