U.S. President has suggested that the U.S. and Iran could run the system in a “joint venture”, though the White House has said the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened immediately with no restrictions. File picture
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The EU said on Thursday (April 9, 2026) that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured with “no payment or toll whatsoever”, after Iran suggested it could charge for letting ships through.
A full reopening of the vital Gulf waterway remains a key point of contention as talks are due to start after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire following over a month of hostilities.
Published – April 09, 2026 09:03 pm IST
