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'20% is too much, we'll be fair': Iran mocks Trump's 'guardian of Hormuz' claim over transit fee

Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi Donald Trump United States the Strait of Hormuz Strait

Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on late Monday mocked US President Donald Trump over his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Iran, not the US, is the true "guardian" of the strategic waterway.

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In a post on X, Araghchi took a swipe at Trump's remarks, saying Iran has always ensured security in the Strait of Hormuz and would continue to do so.

"POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service. Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER. 20% is of course too much. We will be fair," Araghchi wrote.

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