Draft US-Iranian memorandum makes no mention of toll for passing via Strait of Hormuz

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · May 29, 2026 · 131 words

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What to know about Draft US-Iranian memorandum makes no mention of toll for passing via Strait of Hormuz

The article reports on a discrepancy between US President Donald Trump's claims and the actual text of a draft memorandum of understanding regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump stated the deal requires the strait to be open without tolls, sources cited by the Fars news agency claim the draft contains no such provision.

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What happened

The draft US-Iranian memorandum of understanding does not touch upon the issue of Tehran’s fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Fars news agency wrote citing sources.

Why it matters

The agency’s sources said that although US President Donald Trump said that Iran undertakes to open the Strait of Hormuz for navigation without charging any fees, the text of the memorandum has no such provision.

Common ground

They said that once the blockade is lifted, Iran will reopen the waterway in accordance with its previously reached agreements, which include monitoring and inspection of ships, security arrangements and other services.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Iran will reopen the waterway in accordance with its previously reached agreements, which include monitoring and inspection of ships, security arrangements and other services?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Iran will reopen the waterway in accordance with its previously reached agreements, which include monitoring and inspection of ships, security arrangements and other services”

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The evidence shows a ceasefire agreement involving 'Controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz coordinated with Iran’s armed forces', which aligns with the claim that reopening would involve monitoring and security arrangements. This is supported by the web search result regarding the ceasefire and the Wikipedia entry on the 2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign/crisis.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Active hostilities broke out after surprise US–Israeli airstrikes targeting military and govern…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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Claim 2: “The draft US-Iranian memorandum of understanding does not touch upon the issue of Tehran’s fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of search results regarding the NFL draft and military draft changes, which are completely irrelevant to a US-Iranian memorandum of understanding or the Strait of Hormuz.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 10, 2026 · There is no draft at present and there has not been an active military draft since 1973, according to the SSS.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/us-mil…

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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest NFL draft news. Watch live streaming draft videos & video highlights. Follow our 2025 NFL draft tracker, draft history & mock draft commentary.
https://www.nfl.com/draft

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL draft was the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NFL_draft

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Claim 3: “US President Donald Trump said that Iran undertakes to open the Strait of Hormuz for navigation without charging any fees”

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There is a conflict in the evidence. One source states Trump 'falsely claimed' that the strait was open on March 9, while another web search result from April 11, 2026, indicates he said it would reopen 'fairly soon'. The evidence does not provide a definitive confirmation that Iran 'undertakes' to open it without fees, but rather shows varying claims and contexts of the crisis.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The blockade began 10 a.m. ET and applied only to ships goin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…

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Claim 4: “Trump wrote on Truth Social that a potential deal with Iran stipulates that 'the Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions.'”

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Two independent web search results confirm this specific phrasing. One result explicitly quotes Trump saying, 'The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions,' and another confirms he stated the strait will be 'open and toll-free going forward'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 13 to 15 May 2026, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, made a state visit to China. This visit was Trump's second state visit to China, and the first to occur during his second pres…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The religious views of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, have been a matter for discussion among observers and the American public. Trump was raised in his Scottish-born …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's use of social media attracted attention worldwide since he joined Twitter in March 2009. Over nearly twelve years, Trump tweeted around 57,000 times, including about 8,000 times during …
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