President Trump on Wednesday said he is considering the formation of a “joint venture” with Iran to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the Trump administration and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal.

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The president also suggested Monday that the U.S. could impose its own tolls on vessels trying to transit through the channel. Leaders in Tehran signaled last week it would install a “toll booth” system to exert a price on ships seeking safe passage through the strait.

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    2 days ago

    WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON AROUND HERE? DID A SATIRE WRITER GET PROMOTED TO WRITING REAL LIFE? SOMEBODY MAKE LIKE SHE-HULK AND GO YELL AT THE PRODUCER OF THIS SHITSHOW REALITY!