Trump Proposes Iran Strait Fee Partnership

0:00On April 9, President Donald Trump is floating the idea of teaming up with Iran to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a fresh two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Tehran. That narrow waterway handles about 20 percent of the world's daily oil supply, making it a huge deal for global energy. Trump dropped this during a chat with ABC News, responding to Iran's recent push to collect passage fees. He'd even floated the U.S. doing its solo before, calling it a smart way to secure the route from threats. Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed Iran's fee plan as a legal and risky for everyone involved. He said the U.S. and European allies need a counter strategy, but won't take the lead on it. A regional source mentioned the cash could fund rebuilding efforts with some going to Oman. The ceasefire kicked in just hours before Trump's APM eastern time, Tuesday deadline. He'd warned that without it, Iran's whole setup could collapse that night. Vice President Vance called it a shaky truce and urged Iran to play Strait.

1:04Tensions stay high around the Strait, but this partnership talk could shift things if it gains traction, keeping a close eye on how it unfolds. I'm Cory with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.