On July 13, 2026, President Trump announced that the U.S. military would reinstate its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that a 20 percent charge would be applied to all cargo shipped through the waterway, which he referred to as the U.S.'s role as the 'guardian' of the strait. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions and strikes involving Iran.
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US Military to Resume Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump declared on July 13, 2026, that the U.S. military would resume its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, imposing a 20 percent charge on all cargo. This decision is part of a response to rising tensions with Iran.
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