Washington, April 10. US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement by limiting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, President Trump warned Tehran against charging fees to tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump posted on social media, “Iran is doing a very bad job of allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Some might even call it dishonest. That’s not what our deal was supposed to do.”
His comments come amid reports that only a few ships have been able to pass through the vital sea route since the ceasefire began, raising concerns over global energy supplies. The US President also reacted strongly to reports that Iran may levy tariffs on tankers. “There are reports that Iran is charging fees from tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. They should not be doing this and if they are doing so, they should stop it immediately,” he said in a post on social media platform ‘Truth Social’.
These comments by the US President indicate increasing tensions despite the ceasefire, although it is not clear whether the US will take any direct action or not. Earlier, President Trump himself had expressed the idea of imposing American toll in the same Strait of Hormuz, but he said that he had just received information about Iran’s alleged toll. Iran, on the other hand, says safe passage is possible under certain conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the movement of ships would take place only if there is coordination with Iran’s military and technical limitations are taken into account. Analysts believe that this trend is the same as before.
It is noteworthy that the Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea route, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is very important for global oil supply. A large part of the world’s seaborne crude oil passes through this route, making any disruption a major concern for energy importing countries, including India. India, which is heavily dependent on crude oil imports, has traditionally considered stability in the Gulf region essential for its energy security. Any prolonged disruption in Hormuz traffic could impact oil prices and the supply chain, which could also impact inflation and economic growth.
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