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Donald Trump stated he is ordering a US blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, with ships required to pay a toll.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
Donald Trump
What
Donald Trump stated he is ordering a US blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, with ships required to pay a toll.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:57:03 GMT · 1h 37m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
A fifth of the world's oil and gas passed through the strait before Iran asserted control over it after the start of the war.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The blockade aims to control maritime traffic in a critical global energy chokepoint. This action could significantly disrupt global oil and gas supply chains and impact international trade.

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10 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict1h 36m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump announced the United States is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.
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  2. Currently Reading1h 37m ago
    Donald Trump stated he is ordering a US blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, with ships required to pay a toll.
  3. War & Conflict3h 0m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning against Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting U.S. control over the passage.
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  4. War & Conflict3h 0m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning against Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting U.S. control and alleging Iran dishonored a ceasefire agreement.
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  5. War & Conflict3h 3m ago
    The conflict between Iran and the United States continued, with both sides contesting control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  6. War & Conflict3h 26m ago
    Iran's foreign ministry stated that the US is disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned nearby Gulf states against aiding Washington.
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  7. War & Conflict4h 21m ago
    The United States and Iran each asserted they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks.
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  8. War & Conflict5h 42m ago
    The United States and Iran each asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of attacks across the wider Middle East.
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  9. War & Conflict7h 11m ago
    US forces struck targets in Iran as Tehran asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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  10. War & Conflict16h 34m ago
    U.S. and Iran claim control of the Strait of Hormuz following weekend attacks.
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