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Trump Claims Iran Pledged No Strait of Hormuz Tolls, Lifts Sanctions

President Trump stated that Iran has pledged not to impose tolls on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. He also announced the lifting of certain sanctions on Iran, permitting dollar sales for the first time since 1979. The U.S. Treasury will oversee the release of frozen Iranian funds.

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Trump Claims Iran Pledged No Strait of Hormuz Tolls, Lifts Sanctions

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What Happened

President Trump announced that Iran has given assurances that it will not implement tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also stated that negotiations would cease if Iran were to act otherwise regarding the strait. This announcement coincides with the lifting of Iran sanctions, allowing for dollar sales for the first time since 1979.

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The U.S. Treasury Department will be responsible for overseeing frozen Iranian funds when they are released. This move signifies a shift in U.S. policy concerning Iran's financial assets and international trade.

Details regarding the specific sanctions lifted and the conditions for the release of Iranian funds were not fully elaborated upon in the provided reports. The reports indicate a significant development in U.S.-Iran relations and financial dealings.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    President Trump stated Iran pledged no tolls through the Strait of Hormuz.

  2. 2

    Trump claimed negotiations would end if Iran imposed tolls.

  3. 3

    Trump lifted Iran sanctions.

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    Dollar sales to Iran are permitted for the first time since 1979.

  5. 5

    U.S. Treasury will oversee the release of frozen Iranian funds.

How outlets are framing this

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upiUnited Press International
Reports on President Trump lifting Iran sanctions and allowing dollar sales since 1979.
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bloombergBloomberg
Covers President Trump's actions concerning Iran's unfrozen funds.
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cnbcCNBC
Focuses on the U.S. Treasury's role in overseeing the release of frozen Iranian funds.
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cnbcCNBC
Highlights President Trump's assertion that Iran has assured the U.S. regarding tolls on the Strait of Hormuz.
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washington-examinerWashington Examiner
Reports on President Trump's claims regarding Iran's pledge on Strait of Hormuz tolls and the lifting of sanctions.
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7 articles · chronological
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Trump lifts Iran sanctions, allows first dollar sales since 1979
The HillThe Hill
Trump deal gives Iran access to US dollar: What to know
BloombergBloomberg
Trump Curbs Iran’s Unfrozen Funds | Balance of Power 6/22/2026
ABC NewsABC News
FAQ: What to know about Treasury Department's temporary license for Iranian oil sales
CNBCCNBC
Trump claims Iran has assured U.S. there won't be tolls on the Strait of Hormuz
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump says Iran has pledged no tolls through Strait of Hormuz, and that negotiations would end if otherwise
CNBCCNBC
U.S. Treasury will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they're released, Bessent says

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Full Coverage

7 articles · chronological

United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Trump lifts Iran sanctions, allows first dollar sales since 1979
The HillThe Hill
Trump deal gives Iran access to US dollar: What to know
BloombergBloomberg
Trump Curbs Iran’s Unfrozen Funds | Balance of Power 6/22/2026
ABC NewsABC News
FAQ: What to know about Treasury Department's temporary license for Iranian oil sales
CNBCCNBC
Trump claims Iran has assured U.S. there won't be tolls on the Strait of Hormuz
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump says Iran has pledged no tolls through Strait of Hormuz, and that negotiations would end if otherwise
CNBCCNBC
U.S. Treasury will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they're released, Bessent says

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