US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose US tolls in the crucial waterway of the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. The threat comes as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, warning that it won’t reopen until Israel announces a comprehensive ceasefire.

US-Iran Talks

The US and Iran are set to begin technical-level talks in Switzerland, with Qatari mediators participating. The talks aim to reach a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program within 60 days. However, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could sink the US-Iran deal, as neither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the deal.

The US has disputed Iran’s announcement on the strait, stating that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz and that traffic continues to flow. The US Central Command said that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday, with more than 17 million barrels of oil.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people, including two children, in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military has said that it struck dozens of Hezbollah targets and militants, while Hezbollah has fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces.

The US Vice President has confirmed that top negotiators are in Switzerland working through technical details of the anticipated negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. The US has lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports, allowing Tehran to sell its oil freely.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.