Vance reiterates Strait of Hormuz should be 'free of tolls' as 60-day Iran negotiation period begins
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-06-19 03:37 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Iran, Economy & Finance, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy
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WASHINGTON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance reiterated Thursday that "international waterways" should be "free of tolls" in reference to the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need for a final peace deal with Iran to ensure the strait is not used as a "choke point for the global economy."
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