Trump says US will reinstate Strait of Hormuz blockade and impose 20% charge on cargo
The move follows weekend military strikes and Iranian attacks that collapsed a 60-day ceasefire agreement aimed at reopening the strategic waterway.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. is reinstating a naval blockade on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring America "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT" and imposing a 20% security fee on all transiting cargo.
- The collapse of the June memorandum of understanding shattered the interim peace agreement, as renewed exchanges of fire between U.S. forces and Iran prompted this policy shift following failed negotiations.
- U.S. Central Command struck roughly 140 targets across Iran on Sunday, including missile and drone launch sites, degrading Iranian naval capabilities after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched retaliatory attacks.
- Vessel traffic through the waterway declined by about 52% over July 10-12, while Brent crude oil prices jumped nearly 5% on Monday, reflecting immediate market disruption and shipping concerns.
- The International Maritime Organization warned there is "no legal basis" for mandatory transit tolls, creating enforcement hurdles as the U.S. seeks to implement the "Guardian" security model amid regional instability.
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With the announcement of the request to "refund of 20%" for the protection of the ships that cross the Strait the president USA overturns the announced line from its that they had also signed a joint declaration on the freedom of transit
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Courrier internationalThe United States led a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, after announcing on Monday the return of the naval blockade of Iranian ports. According to the American press, Donald Trump took a short part of his administration by announcing the introduction of 20 per cent rights of way on sea freight [...]
CENTCOM: US naval blockade on Iranian ports to resume
The U.S. blockade on all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports is set to take effect at 4 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, according to U.S. Central Command."CENTCOM forces will enforce the blockade against vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas. The U.S. military continues to support traffic flow through regional waters for all vessels not violating the blockade," the command said on Monday night."The resumption of …
Donald Trump declares US 'Guardian of Hormuz' as tensions escalate, oil prices climb
The United States intensifies military action against Iran, with President Trump declaring the US as the 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait' while proposing a controversial cargo fee, raising tensions and oil prices in the region.
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