- Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is causing concerns over oil and gas prices, negatively impacting global economies and consumer sentiment.
- Donald Trump, acting as US president, threatens to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, services rendered to Middle East countries, contingent on an Iran deal.
Lula criticized Trump's toll plan for the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump proposed as a service contingent on an Iran deal.
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Updated Jul 14
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What happened
Lula criticized Trump's toll plan for the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump proposed as a service contingent on an Iran deal.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011 and since 2023
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
Related events
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- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
- Trump announced a naval blockade and US strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Escalating tensions over Strait of Hormuz oil transit, with Trump claiming US military assists commercial vessels.
- Trump launched a war against Iran, and Iran threatened to sink commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.