Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

President Trump has abruptly reversed a proposal to charge tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to pursue trade deals with Gulf allies. The move highlights the ongoing difficulty of resolving the US-Iran conflict, which experts describe as a protracted war of attrition.
Image source, Getty Images By Anthony Zurcher , North America correspondent and Kayla Epstein Published Donald Trump's latest Iran War demand lasted all of 24 hours – and suggests a president searching for unorthodox ways out of a difficult position.
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