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President Donald Trump announced the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open for a fee, following exchanges of missile and drone attacks.
Strait of Hormuz, Gulf
Who
President Donald Trump, Iran, United States
What
President Donald Trump announced the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open for a fee, following exchanges of missile and drone attacks.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:42:22 GMT · 7h 6m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz, Gulf ·
Why
The US action followed an announcement by Iran that it was closing the strait and after exchanges of missile and drone attacks between the two sides.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The reinstatement of the blockade and continued hostilities cast doubt on the viability of an interim deal to halt the war and drove oil prices higher.
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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHAl-Monitorhttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/trump-says-us-reinstates-blockade-iranian-shipping-strait-hormuz-after-new
- HIGHMalayala Manoramahttps://www.onmanorama.com/news/world/2026/07/13/trump-says-us-reinstates-blockade-of-iranian-shipping-in-hormuz.html
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