Trump says US is 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait', reinstates Iran blockade; announces charge for providing safety

Iran Herald · July 13, 2026 Sanctions

Washington, DC [US], July 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that the United States is 'reinstating' the Iranian blockade and said that the US will charge '20 per cent' to provide security to the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic gateway.