On April 9th, Trump warned Iran on social media to immediately stop charging tolls for passing oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of "doing very poorly." The U.S. previously openly claimed that the tolls should be collected by the United States. Iran responded firmly, announcing that control of the strait has entered a "new phase" and that a toll collection mechanism is being promoted. Although the U.S. and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, the situation in the strait remains chaotic: on the 8th, only 4 ships were allowed to pass, the lowest daily number since April. About 3,200 ships are still stranded west of the strait, nearly 800 of which are oil tankers and cargo ships. Trade flows in the Gulf region have been forced to shift, with routes around the Cape of Good Hope extended to about 41 days, increasing transportation costs by approximately 25%. This vital passage, which accounts for about 20% of global oil and LNG transportation, has not yet returned to normal levels. Both sides are about to face negotiations in Pakistan; if tensions escalate, the ceasefire agreement could break at any time, and the global energy market will face a new round of intense turbulence. #Gate广场四月发帖挑战