U.S. Announces Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Under Iran Deal, Citing JD Vance
On June 16, 2026, the United States declared that ships will pass through the Strait of Hormuz without tolls for 60 days starting June 19, as part of a deal with Iran. The move aims to facilitate negotiations on a broader peace agreement. The toll-free period is conditional on Iran meeting its commitments before receiving economic benefits.
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The signing of the deal on June 19 will kick off a 60-day period in which Tehran and Washington will try to hammer out a full-scale peace deal
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 benefits. Officials said the agreement could unlock reconstruction funding, but key details remain to be negotiated. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
According to the vice president, the US expects that passage through the waterway will remain free after the final version of the agreement is concluded