Trump says US reinstating Hormuz blockade and charging ships for passage
Trump says the US is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.
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US to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping
Trump says Iranian ships and those trading with Iran will be barred, while other commercial traffic will pay a 20% transit fee
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Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls
United States President Donald Trump has said the US will restart its naval blockade of Iran and “become the guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the ongoing escalation with Iran that threatens to derail efforts towards a more lasting peace.
· Al Jazeera Staff
(LEAD) Trump says U.S. will be 'reimbursed' at 20 pct rate on all cargo for ensuring safe Hormuz passage
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Trump announces US Navy reinstating Iran blockade, proclaims 20% cargo reimbursement
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· Matt Brown
(URGENT) Trump says U.S. will be 'guardian' of Hormuz Strait, reimbursed at rate of 20 pct on all cargo shipped
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(URGENT) Trump says U.S. is reinstating 'Iranian blockade'
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Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’
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US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz – Trump
US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the “guardian angel” of the key waterway “and get paid for it.” Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming “hostile actions” by US forces.
· RT
US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz – Trump
US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the “guardian angel” of the key waterway “and get paid for it.” Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming “hostile actions” by US forces.
· RT
Trump says US should 'run' Strait of Hormuz and get paid | The National
President Donald Trump on Monday said the US should take control of the Strait of Hormuz and seek compensation from allies for protecting commercial shipping through the strategic waterway.
· Jihan Abdalla
Trump says U.S. will 'keep,' 'run' Strait of Hormuz, should be 'reimbursed' for it
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will "keep" and "run" the vital Strait of Hormuz, and should be reimbursed for controlling it.
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Trump wants US to take over Strait of Hormuz and be reimbursed for control
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· Ryan King
Europeans condemn Iran as it attacks Gulf states after closing Strait of Hormuz | The National
EU foreign ministers on Monday condemned Iran for attacking Gulf states after closing the Strait of Hormuz again as tensions spike once more between Tehran and Washington.
· Sunniva Rose
Trump: U.S. should be reimbursed for guarding Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. is "going to get paid for guarding" the Strait of Hormuz, the major oil-shipping route and epicenter of the re-escalating war with Iran.
· Kevin Breuninger
Trump says US will control Strait of Hormuz, get paid for it
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States will probably take over the Strait of Hormuz and should be reimbursed for controlling the vital waterway.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump predicts US will become ‘guardian angel’ of Strait of Hormuz passage: ‘We’re taking over’
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· Ryan King
Trump says US will 'probably run' the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington "will probably run" the Strait of Hormuz and that it should "be reimbursed for that".
· Middleeasteye
Live updates: US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz control in latest attacks
US military says its latest wave of strikes targeting Iran is over, insisting Tehran does not control Strait of Hormuz.
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