Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s ongoing attacks in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump in response on Saturday threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Iran’s negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks with the U.S. that start Sunday. But Tehran warns that progress seems unlikely if the fighting in Lebanon continues. Pakistan and Qatar are mediating the discussions. The U.S. disputes Iran’s announcement on the strait and says that traffic is flowing. The conflict in Lebanon threatens the U.S.-Iran interim agreement which aims to halt military operations on all fronts.  VP JD Vance is on his way to Switzerland to help negotiate a new deal.