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Strait of Hormuz
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Donald Trump Declares New Naval Blockade and 20% Tariff on Strait of Hormuz Cargo
President Donald Trump has announced a renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a need to secure the region following military exchanges with Iran.
July 13, 2026
Trump Announces 20 Percent Security Levy for Strait of Hormuz Cargo
President Trump has implemented a 20 percent security charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the U.S. as the region's guardian.
July 13, 2026
Military tensions escalate as US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Military hostilities between the US and Iran have intensified, with both sides exchanging strikes while disputing the accessibility of the vital Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise.
July 13, 2026
Iran Suspends Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has indefinitely closed the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a commercial vessel, citing a need to counter American regional interference.
July 12, 2026
Conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz closure follow intense US-Iran strikes
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the US military to deploy forces and insist that the vital shipping lane remains open following a series of retaliatory strikes across the region.
July 12, 2026
Donald Trump labels Iran leadership sick following alleged drone strike near Strait of Hormuz
President Trump claims Iran abandoned a major deal shortly before a drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz, while also paying tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
July 12, 2026
Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz Following Military Skirmishes with US
Iran has indefinitely suspended transit through the Strait of Hormuz after a naval confrontation with a vessel led to an exchange of fire and subsequent strikes on US regional bases.
July 12, 2026
US Defense Secretary Claims Iran Faces Consequences for Military Escalation
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declares that Iran is suffering the repercussions of recent military actions following a third wave of US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 12, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Shuttered by Iran Following New US Military Action
Iran has halted all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to maintain the blockade until US influence in the region ceases, following a violent week of reciprocal military strikes.
July 12, 2026
US Demands Public Iranian Commitment to Halt Strait of Hormuz Attacks
The United States is pressuring Iran to publicly guarantee safe passage for commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, linking the move to ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving recent military escalations.
July 11, 2026