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VP Vance says U.S. expects Strait of Hormuz to be open ‘toll free’ long term

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks during the Milestone Tour at the University of Georgia on April 14, 2026 in Athens, Georgia, USA.
Alyssa Pointer | Reuters
Vice President J.D. Vance said Monday he expects the U.S.-Iran deal to open the Strait of Hormuz without a toll system in the long run.
“Our expectation is that the strait will be opened free of charge in the long term, and that’s the kind of thing we’ll resolve in technical negotiations,” Vance said in an interview with CNBC. he said.
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