President Donald Trump is considering a joint U.S. venture with Iran to charge vessels for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after the two countries announced a ceasefire, according to a new report.
ABC News' journalist Jonathan Karl said in a social media post that the potential agreement is a "way of securing" the key waterway, through which about 20% of the world's energy passes. "Also securing it from lots of people. It's a beautiful thing," he added.
This morning, I asked President Trump if he’s okay with the Iranians charging a toll for all ships that go through the Strait of Hormuz, he told me there may be a Joint US-Iran venture to charge tolls:
— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) April 8, 2026
“We’re thinking of doing it as a joint venture. It’s a way of securing it —…
The possibility follows the announcement of a ceasefire just hours before the deadline given by Trump to prevent the bombing of infrastructure used for civilian purposes, including power plants and bridges.
Axios detailed that U.S. forces were preparing a large bombing campaign as the hour loomed. "We had no idea what was going to happen. It was wild," an official told the outlet.
However, the outlet noted, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed negotiators on Monday to move towards a deal. China also advised Tehran to seek an off-ramp. Talks are now planned for Friday in Pakistan, with Vice President JD Vance leading the U.S. delegation. However, large gaps between the countries remain and there is a real possibility that hostilities will resume.
The president also said on Wednesday that the U.S. will work to retrieve Iran's enriched uranium with the country, which has "gone through what will be a very productive Regime Change."
In a social media publication, Trump claimed there "will be no enrichment of Uranium, and the United States will, working with Iran, dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) Nuclear "Dust."
He went on to claim that the material is under satellite surveillance and "nothing has been touched from the date of the attack."
"We are, and will be, talking Tariff and Sanctions relief with Iran. Many of the 15 points have already been been agreed to," Trump added.
In another publication he announced that any country "supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately" with no "exclusions or exemptions."
