Iran says it will remain ‘guardian’ of Hormuz strait after Trump’s threat to impose fees

Writing on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said: “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. “We are reinstating the THE…

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Trump says US to "keep" Strait of Hormuz, impose 20% fee on cargo. The latest clash came after Iran attacked a container ship on Sunday in the strait. Conflict in the region has escalated over the past week after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Furthermore, Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background on Monday. The US President said on Monday 13 July that he was going to re-establish the blockade of Iranian ports and said he wanted to introduce a 20% tax for vessels wishing to cross the Straits. The US military said it will come back into force on July 14 at 9pm UK time.

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Trump says US to "keep" Strait of Hormuz, impose 20% fee on cargo.
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The latest clash came after Iran attacked a container ship on Sunday in the strait.
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Conflict in the region has escalated over the past week after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
according to The Independent — World +2
Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background on Monday.
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The US President said on Monday 13 July that he was going to re-establish the blockade of Iranian ports and said he wanted to introduce a 20% tax for vessels wishing to cross the Straits
according to Le Monde — Économie
The US military said it will come back into force on July 14 at 9pm UK time.
according to Evening Standard
Around 25% of global oil and some 20% of liquefied natural gas are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
according to TASS
The United States wants to control the Strait of Hormuz and receive a toll of 20% of the cost of all cargoes shipped through it for ensuring safe passage, US President Donald Trump said.
according to TASS
Trump: "Hormuz remains open, new U.S. block for Iranian ships" and asks for a toll of 20% for transit.
according to Tgcom24 - Homepage
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The US military's Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defence systems, radar sites, missile and drone equipment and small boats.
according to The Independent — World
"CENTCOM forces will enforce the blockade against vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas," it said in a statement posted on its X account.
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"20% is of course too much.
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The latest clash came after Iran attacked a container ship on Sunday in the strait.
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Trump says US to "keep" Strait of Hormuz, impose 20% fee on cargo.
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Writing on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said: “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. “We are…
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