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U.S. Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two, after peace talks with Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. © Jacquelyn Martin, Reuters
US Vice President JD Vance said ships will pass through the Strait of Hormuz without tolls under a peace deal signed with Iran, while insisting Tehran must meet its commitments before receiving economic…
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Issued on: 16/06/2026 - 05:07Modified: 16/06/2026 - 05:12
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two, after peace talks with Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. © Jacquelyn Martin, Reuters

JD Vance stressed that the United States still has a lot of leverage points on Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said vessels using the Strait of Hormuz will not be charged transit fees during the 60-day period of…

According to the vice president, the US expects that passage through the waterway will remain free after the final version of the…

VP Vance confirms the Strait of Hormuz will reopen toll-free under a US-Iran deal, ending crypto-based shipping fees of up to $2M…

VP JD Vance confirms Iran will attend the June 19 signing of a toll-free Strait of Hormuz deal in Switzerland, ending a…

US officials emphasize keeping the waterway open and believe regional neighbors will oppose tolls.