Trump backs down on Hormuz toll, launches new strikes on Iran | ABC NEWS

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Donald Trump has backed down on his threat to begin charging a fee for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This happens as Iran and the United States launch a new wave of strikes against each other. Iran says at least 30 civilians have died in US attacks over the past several days. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/trump-backs-down-on-strait-of-hormuz-fees/106916144 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

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