President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that Iran has assured the United States it is not imposing any tolls, insurance fees, or other charges on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that inaccurate reporting on the issue could derail ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump sharply criticized media reports suggesting that Iran was seeking to profit from or restrict commercial traffic through the critical maritime corridor, insisting that Iranian officials had conveyed the opposite message to the United States.

“Iran has informed the U.S. that, despite troublemaking Fake News reporting to the contrary, there are ‘NO TOLLS, NO INSURANCE COSTS, & NO OTHER CHARGES OF ANY KIND BEING SOUGHT OR RECEIVED BY IRAN ON SHIPS TRAVELING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ,'” Trump wrote.

Trump indicated that the accuracy of that assurance is essential to the future of diplomatic discussions between the two countries, making clear that any deception would have immediate consequences.

“If this is false information, negotiations would end, immediately!” Trump said.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically significant waterways in the world, serving as a key route for global shipments of oil and natural gas. A substantial portion of the world’s energy supply passes through the narrow passage linking the Persian Gulf with international shipping lanes.

Because of its importance to global commerce, any uncertainty surrounding access to the strait has the potential to unsettle energy markets and trigger fears of disruptions to worldwide supply chains.

Trump’s remarks came as his administration continues diplomatic engagement with Iran after a period marked by escalating tensions, military conflict, and regional instability.

Administration officials have repeatedly stated that the objective of the negotiations is to establish lasting regional stability while ensuring that Iran is unable to threaten its neighbors or international security.

The president also sought to dispel reports that the United States had recently transferred funds to Iran or released assets directly to the Iranian government.

“Additionally, no money has been given to Iran, or released from their money to them, by the U.S.,” Trump wrote.

Instead, Trump outlined a plan under which Iranian funds currently controlled by the United States would be used to purchase American agricultural products intended for humanitarian relief.

“We will be releasing some of their money, that is totally controlled by us, to our Farmers and Ranchers, for the purchase of Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, and more,” Trump said.

“Food is desperately needed in Iran, and we will be purchasing it for them exclusively from the United States.”

Under the proposal described by Trump, the funds would be directed toward the purchase of American-grown food products rather than being handed over directly to Iranian authorities. The approach could provide economic support to U.S. farmers while helping address food shortages inside Iran.

The president’s comments underscored the delicate state of the negotiations, as both sides continue discussions aimed at easing tensions while avoiding renewed conflict in one of the world’s most strategically important regions.