Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran

In which the President of the United States suggests that the US Military might take 20% of all revenues from the Middle East region in exchange for being its "guardian." That is, providing protection. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

It’s going great www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

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Sanger writes as if Trump was not deranged. But the quotes! Trump tells him if Iran balks he might make the United States “the guardian of the Middle East” in return for 20 percent of the region’s revenues. Insanity, normalized. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

In an interview with David Sanger, Trump says he will serve as "guardian of the Middle East" in exchange for a 20% revenue cut. This man is mentally ill, there's simply no getting around that fact. The world recognizes it. But MAGA world doesn't.

There’s that “status quo” thing again: “Iran had never charged tolls before the war, so Mr. Trump is essentially celebrating a return to the prewar status quo.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

David Sanger's devastatingly dry take down: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

The Middle East would like to hear more about this fascinating notion of the US using its power to assure peace and prosperity. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

"Mr. Trump also insisted that if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the United States [...] he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the United States 'the guardian of the Middle East' in return for 20 percent of the region’s revenues."

"The Obama administration’s agreement had the same requirement, but Iran began enriching at far higher levels — including near-bomb-grade uranium enriched to 60 percent purity — after Mr. Trump scrapped that deal in 2018." The bottom line: not as good a deal as the JCPOA.

“While the text of the agreement has not yet been published, Mr. Trump seemed to be describing Iranian concessions that the country has not yet made, or that have been kicked to the follow-up negotiations.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump is insane. His claim that if his deal fails, “he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the United States ‘the guardian of the Middle East’ in return for 20 percent of the region’s revenues” is detached from reality. Can’t believe anything he says. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump’s MO is to over promise & under deliver. Real recovery will depend on a genuine peace agreement—more than just opening the Strait & more talk. Whether the world is safe from a nuclear armed Iran remains to be seen.

You mean like it was before 13 Americans died for it? Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran, but the agreement says it will be toll- free FOR ONLY 60 DAYS! Be careful, Trump is a liar. It’s not even a sealed deal. It’s a “Memo of Understanding” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Is anyone going to tell him the Strait was toll free before he went into Iran?? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

This deal isn't happening. Pakistan appears to once again have told him one thing and Iran something else. Lol. Lmao even. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump doing his usual picking up the phone and calling journalists knowing they are going to regurgitate what he says. Read this 👇 sh*t. 😒 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran @nytimes.com 🤭 "Mr. Trump is essentially celebrating a return to the prewar status quo." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

"He’s a very difficult guy," Mr. Trump said of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, "and to be honest with you, he should be very thankful to us for doing this. Because if Iran had a nuclear weapon, Israel wouldn’t be around for two hours." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

This guy is an absolute, total 🤡🤡🤡. We are absolutely being schooled by the rest of the world. Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Says he will be the protector of the Middle East for 20% of revenue. The trump mafia in action www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump makes a phone call to explain www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran, which it was before the war started; so back to status quo? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

_Trump also insisted that if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the US… he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the United States “the guardian of the Middle East” in return for 20% of the region’s revenues._ WTF? “Guardian of the Middle East?” 20% of region’s revenues?

Didja catch THIS part? Trump offered to subcontract our MILITARY to Big Oil: America’s armed services could be deployed as “the guardian of the Middle East” in return for the low, low price of 20% of regional oil revenues. Ya think he makes 10 points on this? Or 40? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

#weirdTrump hat also den Krieg verloren, verlangt #Schutzgeld und #Iran steht besser da als zuvor, weiß jetzt um seine Macht, die Weltwirtschaft in Würgegriff zu nehmen. Nichts ist fixiert, Status schlechter als der #Obama Deal. #Trump, the worst #Potus ever! #Politik🏛️ 🎁🔗

www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u... Trump is FOS! So this deal is bad for the USA, but Trump will claim it’s the greatest deal ever! Delusional Trump will lie to the nation, and his MAGA cult will lap up the lies like mother’s milk. Trump created this war, and he LOST. We all lost. Humiliation again!

So the Straits of Hormuz will now be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ - just as it was before Trump started his pointless war. But there is no nuclear deal to replace the one he ripped up in a temper tantrum. Plus 1000s of people died needlessly and we are all poorer. Idiot. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

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"While the text has not yet been published, Trump seemed to describe Iranian concessions the country has not made, or that have been kicked to the follow-up negotiations. The memo, for example, only suspends tolls in the strait for 60 days, and then promises a regional dialogue about the future." 😂

The strait was toll free prior to war. Trump praises, get this, he praises Putin! For not getting involved. Also Trump promises "protection" for a cut of the proceeds, like any mob boss. Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Narrator: He is, of course, lying. The agreement says no such thing. Nor has Iran agreed to stop enriching uranium, or to turn over existing stocks of enriched uranium. IOW, Trump came out with less than we had before, and MUCH less than the Obama deal he trashed. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

"Iranian media claims it will be toll-free only during the 60-day negotiating period. Thereafter....Iran intends to collect 'fees'....from transiting vessels in coordination with Oman." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

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Wasn’t it toll free before his stupid war? Thanks but no thanks for “fixing “ it!!! Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

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Trump told the New York Times on Sunday if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the United States, he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the United States “the guardian of the Middle East” in return for 20% of the region’s revenues. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

He told David Sanger that if we don't reach a nuclear deal with Iran, he would start the war again or use our military as a mercenary force to protect the Mideast in return for 20% of their revenues. WTH?

Of course. I just bought an EZPass for the Strait. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

It gets crazier and crazier. My @nytimes colleague @SangerNYT reports that President Trump told him in an interview today that he might make the US "the guardian of the Middle East" in exchange for 20% of revenues. Original post

He called the press in the afternoon, then headed to the cage match. Because priorities. 🎁 article www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Bravo! It looks like we’re getting what we already had, start a problem to solve the problem. Bravo! Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

I am very surprised that trump is not going to set up Trump branded toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz, since he has not missed many opportunities to profit from his office. It would make a good starter racket for Baron. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

When is a peace deal not a peace deal? This thing is shakier than a chihuahua that’s just downed fifteen espressos. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

So all that blood and treasure spent for what? Wasn’t it “toll free” before Trump started the war? Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Net gain for US from this war…ZERO Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

A vig of 20% is pretty steep. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Access Journalism at its most gullible. Yes, Iran is apparently now on-record saying it will sign an agreement to end the conflict BUT: I hope that by now, #Sanger knows the Folly of believing ANYTHING 47 SAYS: “In Call to the NYT, 47 Says the Strait is now Toll Free” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

You know his idea to "make the United States 'the guardian of the Middle East' in return for 20 percent of the region’s revenues" will not go away. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

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1) In the course of the conversation, the president sounded in a celebratory mood, talking about the Ultimate Fighting Championship event being held on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday evening and the possibility that it could be interrupted by rain. “This happens in wartime,” he said.

Has he told military families their sons and daughters will be MERCENARIES? “Mr. Trump…insisted that if Iran failed to reach a… nuclear accord with the United States… he will make the US “the guardian of the Middle East”…for 20 percent of the region’s revenues.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

“Mr. Trump also insisted that if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the United States…he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the United States ‘the guardian of the Middle East’ in return for 20 percent of the region’s revenues.” Oh?

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u... No you don’t. He started a war at the behest of Netanyahu & spent billions. People were killed only for it to end in a worse position than when he went in. His stupidity is frightening.

The Art of the Deal: Iran says it will begin collecting tolls in 60 days. “Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Yes, just like it was before he launched his illegal war.

"The memorandum of understanding, for example, suspends tolls in the strait for only 60 days, and then promises a regional dialogue about the future. Iran had never charged tolls before the war, so the president is essentially celebrating a return to the prewar status quo."

Uh huh - NOT ... Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump Claims <insert lies here> Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran. In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia’s and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

LOL (They didn’t charge before.) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u... Huh! You float the idea of charging a toll and sharing it with Iran, then Iran says “Great idea: we’ll charge a toll”. No you brag you negotiated no toll? What a fool! Also, we’re a Mafia family offering protection for 20% of REGIONAL revenues??

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Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u... For the love of #autocrats Trouble in #warcrime paradise #Netanyahu #Trump #Qi #Putin

And what, pray tell, would be entailed in making the US the "guardian of the Middle East?" Sounds like troops on the ground to me. No thanks. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

"Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran" You mean like how it always was before you attacked Iran? Morons. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

It was before a certain idiot cane in totally messed it up. Boasting that he knew how to do it better. Well! Here we are! www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

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"Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran" You know, like it was before he caused global economic disaster. #FAIL

Sanger does a fine job of demolishing “the deal” here. #idiocracy #traitors #LOSER

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#Trump “argued that, despite the objections of Prime Minister #Netanyahu of #Israel, he had saved Israel from nuclear obliteration.” Really? The Huckster is crowing like a hormonal rooster. Israel has nuclear weapons (shhh…). Kabuki. #Iran #propaganda #fascism www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...

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Trump Reality Network (TRN) report: For 20 yrs the US and Israel have been warning about Iran's imminent nuclear capability. It never materialized. Today Trump claimed he saved Israel from nuclear obliteration. A fictitious excuse for war reaps fictitious fruit of victory. Beyond the twilight zone

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Yikes "In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”" Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free’ Under Agreement With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...