Trump pushes Iran for toll-free Strait of Hormuz as House delays war resolution vote

Former President Donald Trump stated the U.S. opposes Iran implementing tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing it must remain 'open and free' as an international waterway. His comments came as House Republicans postponed a vote on a resolution to restrict his potential military action against Iran without congressional approval, delaying the matter until June. A senior Iranian source confirmed no deal has been reached with the U.S. as of Thursday, though negotiations are progressing, with key disputes over uranium enrichment and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Parliament member Fadahossein Maleki warned that Tehran could preemptively break a ceasefire if it perceives an impending U.S. attack, stating Iran has the 'legitimacy to respond.' Senator Marco Rubio criticized Iran’s push for a 'tolling system' in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unacceptable and warning it could set a precedent for other global chokepoints. Rubio, speaking at a NATO meeting in Sweden, accused Iran of pressuring Oman to join the scheme, emphasizing the strait’s critical role for global trade. House Republicans canceled a planned vote on the Iran War Powers resolution, delaying it until June, while Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks accused them of procedural obstruction. Meeks claimed enough Republicans support the resolution, predicting it will resurface due to procedural rules. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with Trump’s administration and Iranian officials locked in negotiations over nuclear and maritime control. Meanwhile, Iran’s Parliament continues to signal readiness for preemptive military action, heightening regional tensions.