PANews reported on April 10th that, according to Jinshi, despite the ceasefire agreement including a clause to open this crucial waterway, ship passage remains largely restricted. Against this backdrop, US President Trump warned Iran against charging tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. "Reports are circulating that Iran is charging oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz," Trump wrote on social media on Thursday. "They better not do that, and if they're already charging, they better stop now!" Trump stated. "Iran has done a very bad, even disgraceful, job of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz. This is completely contrary to our agreement!" Trump's statement indicates that the US may oppose any new arrangements that would allow Iran to use its control of the strait to collect tolls. Iran has previously suggested that these fees could be used for post-war reconstruction.

Currently, negotiators from the United States and Iran have not reached any consensus on a framework for discussing an extension of the ceasefire agreement. Furthermore, both sides made extremely demanding requests prior to the weekend talks. However, analysts at an online forum hosted by the Middle East Institute on Thursday stated that both sides have grounds for negotiation and compromise. They believe that both sides are capable of negotiating and reaching a compromise.