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Amid a U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiation, Trump reportedly told Iran's delegation that blockading the Strait of Hormuz would leave them with no country to return to. Japanese netizens, recalling the Soleimani killing, debated whether the threat was a joke, a negotiating 'deal,' or market manipulation.
Iran declared it would reseal the Strait of Hormuz, citing an alleged ceasefire breach over Lebanon, while U.S. Central Command said traffic was still flowing. Amid the back-and-forth, President Trump posted that no transit tolls would apply during the 60-day ceasefire but that the U.S. 'could charge tolls' if no final deal is reached—calling it payment for America's role as the region's 'guardian.' Japanese netizens worried about crude and consumer prices, voiced weary 'I'm sick of this' fatigue at the constant flip-flops, and split between mocking Trump's greed and shrugging that he's 'at least consistent about money.'
