Trump Reverses Course on U.S. Role as Guardian of the Hormuz Strait
Following four consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, President Trump withdrew his proposal for the U.S. to act as the guardian of the strategic Hormuz Strait.
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Following four consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, President Trump withdrew his proposal for the U.S. to act as the guardian of the strategic Hormuz Strait.
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South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AMworld
US President Donald Trump abandons plan to impose a 20% charge on commercial cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with trade and investment agreements with Gulf states amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMworld
In response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has initiated military strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary licence permitting Iranian oil sales, escalating tensions in the region.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 11:02 PMpolitics
The Trump administration ends a sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales after reported strikes on ships near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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