Trump Announces Resumption of Iran Blockade in Strait of Hormuz, Demands 20% 'Toll'

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will resume the blockade of ships traveling to and from Iranian ports and coasts in the Strait of Hormuz.

He also stated that the U.S. military will collect 20 percent of the cargo on board civilian vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ensuring their safety.

On Truth Social on the 13th (local time), President Trump wrote, "The Strait of Hormuz is open, with or without Iran," adding, "We are resuming the blockade of Iran."

This marks the resumption of the maritime blockade against Iran, which had been lifted following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities with Iran in mid-June.

President Trump further declared that the United States would begin charging tolls for civilian vessels from other countries passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

He stated, "The United States will from now on be called the 'Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,'" and added, "We will be compensated with 20 percent of all cargo shipped for all costs necessary to provide safety and security in this most unstable region of the world."

He added that "the relevant procedures and organization will begin immediately."

This is interpreted as a plan to collect a fee in the form of a "toll" to cover the costs of the U.S. military ensuring the safety of civilian vessels by blocking potential attacks by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Prior to this, President Trump also stated in a phone interview with Fox News that the United States would control the Strait of Hormuz and would be compensated for it.

President Trump said, "We have been guarding the Strait for free, but from now on, we will guard the Strait and receive a tremendous amount of money in return."
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