Trump Reimposes US Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports, Threatens Fees for Strait of Hormuz Transit
On Monday, July 13th, 2026, President Donald Trump reinstated a US naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and announced plans to impose substantial fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a mocking response from Tehran.
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On Monday, July 13th, 2026, President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and declared that hefty fees would be charged to ships transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In response, Tehran mockingly pledged to charge a lower rate for passage through the vital waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and the renewed blockade and fee threats have heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
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