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Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports

Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports

The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

July 13, 2026 at 05:24 PM Original source
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"The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as 'THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,' but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service."

— Abbas Araghchi , Politician

"Repeated adventurism and malicious actions from the US in the strait have seriously endangered regional security, international trade and the passage of oil tankers and commercial vessels."

— Ebrahim Zolfaghari , Politician

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Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports
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The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

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