On July 13, 2026, President Trump announced that the U.S. military would resume 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. acting 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 Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the resumption of the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, implementing a 20 percent charge on all cargo shipped. This decision is part of a response to increasing tensions with Iran.
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