Trump says Iran breaches cease‑fire, warns on tolls
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- Trump accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz and breaching the two‑week cease‑fire agreement on April 9, 2026, via his Truth Social post.
- Trump warned Iran not to impose a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling such a move contrary to the cease‑fire terms.
- Iran and the United States said the 167‑kilometer (104‑mile) Strait of Hormuz would reopen after the two‑week cease‑fire announced on April 8, 2026.
- Iran announced alternative shipping routes on April 9, 2026, citing sea‑mine risks in the main zone of the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: Shipping firms and oil traders face immediate disruption as Iran’s alleged breach of the cease‑fire threatens flow through the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump’s warning against tolls underscores U.S. pressure to keep the waterway open and preserve the fragile truce.
