Trump Says Gulf Leaders Called After He Ended US Strait of Hormuz Toll
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
US President Donald Trump announced canceling the US toll on the Strait of Hormuz, prompting calls from Gulf leaders offering alternative arrangements and promising significant investments in the US.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Trump canceled the US toll on the Strait of Hormuz, citing fairness concerns.
- He announced the decision publicly the day before meeting Iraq's new prime minister.
- Kings and emirs from Gulf countries called Trump after the announcement.
- Countries involved include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- These leaders offered to manage the strait differently and invest billions in the US.
- Trump emphasized ongoing strong economic ties and record-breaking investments.
During a meeting with Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaydi, US President Donald Trump discussed his recent decision to cancel the American toll on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump explained that he never felt it was fair for the US to maintain control over the strait while receiving little benefit. "I announced it yesterday," he said, adding that following the announcement, he received calls from various leaders including kings and emirs from countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. These leaders expressed willingness to manage the strait differently and to invest billions of dollars in the US economy, continuing to break economic records.
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