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Trump says he’s considering ‘joint venture’ with Iran for Strait of Hormuz tolls

Apr 8, 2026Center

President Trump on Wednesday said he is considering the formation of a “joint venture” with Iran to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the Trump administration and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal. ABC News’s Jonathan Karl asked Trump if he approved of Iran’s plan to charge vessels a fee for…

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