Trump announces US Navy reinstating Iran blockade, announces 20% charge for safe passage
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday restarted the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports, and — in a big departure — said the US would be charging money for providing the safe passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement comes after Iran has sought to charge tolls for commercial vessels passing the key waterway — which was previously toll-free before the US and Israel unleashed their war on Iran on Feb. 28.
“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,” he added.
https://nypost.com/2026/07/13/us-news/trump-announces-us-navy-reinstating-iran-blockade-proclaims-20-cargo-reimbursement/
