Washington DC, April 18 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) dismissed the possibility of Iran imposing any form of tolls or charges on vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, saying, "they're not going to be tolls," and rejecting the idea outright.

Responding to a question during an interaction with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked whether Iran could impose restrictions or levy charges on ships navigating the key maritime route.

"No way. None at all? Nope. You can't do the tolls. No, they're not going to be tolls," Trump responded.

The comments come amid heightened geopolitical focus on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes, where any disruption or rest...