US Reinstates Blockade of Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Imposes 20% Transit Charge
President Donald Trump announces renewed military action against Iran and a new toll on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.
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President Donald Trump announces renewed military action against Iran and a new toll on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.
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Following a monthslong ceasefire, President Trump informed lawmakers that U.S. military operations against Iran resumed on July 7, citing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump announced the U.S. will reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports and charge a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the strategic waterway amid rising tensions with Iran.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 5:09 PM
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Following escalating military strikes, President Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying tensions with Iran.
BBC World | Jul 13, 2026, 4:53 PM
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President Donald Trump declares the U.S. will act as 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,' reinstating a blockade on Iranian vessels and charging a 20% fee on cargo for security costs.
CBS Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 3:45 PM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic and strategic challenges persist with no easy solutions.
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the path to resolving nuclear issues and stabilizing oil prices remains uncertain.
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A new wave of US strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks by Iran’s IRGC targeting US-linked sites in the Gulf, escalating an already fragile ceasefire.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 10:03 AM
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A new round of US air and naval strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks by Iran’s IRGC on US-linked sites in the Gulf, escalating conflict and threatening a fragile ceasefire.
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The late senator illustrated the evolving Republican party under Donald Trump, moving from critic to ally and vocal supporter of military actions in Iran.
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The US military launched fresh strikes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on July 12, 2026, aiming to reduce Iran’s capacity to target commercial shipping, escalating tensions in the region.
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The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican senator broke his silence following weeks of hospitalization caused by a fall.
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Tensions escalate as the US military strikes Iran following attacks on Gulf allies, challenging an interim agreement and impacting global stability.
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South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham, a close ally of former President Trump, passed away after a brief illness, prompting tributes from U.S. and international figures.
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