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Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests struggle to end Iran war
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President Trump abandoned a proposal to charge tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to pursue trade deals with Gulf allies. This shift highlights the administration's ongoing struggle to resolve the protracted conflict with Iran.
Image source, Getty Images By Anthony Zurcher , North America correspondent and Kayla Epstein Published 14 July 2026 Updated 15 July 2026 00:17 BST 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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