India, July 14 -- Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Tuesday, took a fresh dig at Donald Trump after the US President announced a 20 per cent fee for a safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Talking to X, the foreign minister hinted that Iran would charge fees for transit and safety through the key strait. Track LIVE updates on the US-Iran war

"POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service. Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER. 20% is, of course, too much. We will be fair," wrote Araghchi on the social media platform.

Araghchi's dig comes after US President Donald Trump annou...