On July 13, 2026, President Trump stated that several Persian Gulf countries should reimburse the United States for its protection of ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the financial burden on the US, noting that it is protecting a wealthy region and incurring costs in doing so.
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Trump calls for Gulf countries to reimburse the US for Strait of Hormuz protection
President Trump has requested that Gulf countries reimburse the United States for its military protection of maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He highlighted the financial implications of this protection for the US.
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Trump wants Gulf countries on the hook for Strait of Hormuz ‘protection’
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Trump calls for Gulf countries to reimburse the US for Strait of Hormuz protection