Trump Proposes U.S. as Protector of Strait of Hormuz for Fees
WHO:
IJR - President Donald Trump
CBS News Politics - President Trump
Bloomberg Markets - President Donald Trump
NY Post - President Trump
WHAT:
BBC News - President Trump stated that the U.S. will reinstate a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
BBC News - President Trump stated that the U.S. will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
IJR - President Trump stated, “We’ll become the guardian of the strait. Maybe we’ll become the guardian angel of the strait, and we should be reimbursed for that.”
CBS News Politics - President Trump reiterated, "We'll become the guardian of the Strait. Maybe we'll call it the 'Guardian Angel of the Strait.' And we should be reimbursed for that."
Bloomberg Markets - President Trump said the U.S. would "keep the Strait" and "probably run it."
NY Post - President Trump declared that the U.S. will be "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz following another round of airstrikes against Iran overnight.
Bloomberg Markets - President Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran have escalated attacks against each other.
NY Post - President Trump declared that the U.S. will be "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz following another round of airstrikes against Iran overnight.
IJR - President Trump stated that the U.S. will exert more control over the Strait of Hormuz.
CBS News Politics - President Trump mentioned that the U.S. will get paid "a lot of money" to guard the Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg Markets - President Trump said the U.S. would "keep the Strait" and "probably run it."
NY Post - President Trump declared that the U.S. will be "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz.
WHERE:
IJR - Strait of Hormuz
CBS News Politics - Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg Markets - Strait of Hormuz
NY Post - Strait of Hormuz
WHY:
BBC News - President Trump indicated that the U.S. is taking these actions following another round of airstrikes against Iran.
IJR - President Trump suggested that the U.S. should be reimbursed for its role as the guardian of the Strait.
CBS News Politics - President Trump indicated the need for reimbursement for guarding the Strait of Hormuz.
HOW:
IJR - President Trump referred to the U.S. potentially becoming the "guardian angel" of the Strait.
CBS News Politics - President Trump used the term "Guardian Angel of the Strait" to describe the U.S. role.
(UPDATED July 13, 2026 22:14 UTC)
President Trump announced that the U.S. will reinstate a naval blockade of Iranian ports. This decision follows a recent series of airstrikes against Iran, which prompted the administration to take further action. The blockade is part of a broader strategy to address ongoing tensions in the region.
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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 19:21 UTC)
President Trump announced that the U.S. will impose a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision is expected to impact international shipping routes significantly. The announcement was made at 19:21 UTC, as reported by BBC News.
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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 18:27 UTC)
President Trump declared that the U.S. will be "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz following another round of airstrikes against Iran overnight. He emphasized that the U.S. will become the guardian of the strait, even suggesting it could be called the "Guardian Angel of the Strait," and he believes the country should be reimbursed for that role. Additionally, Trump stated that the U.S. would "keep the Strait" and "probably run it."
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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 16:50 UTC)
President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have escalated attacks against each other, highlighting a tense situation in the region. He also declared that the U.S. will be "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz after another round of airstrikes against Iran overnight. This statement marks a significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the area.
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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 15:51 UTC)
President Trump announced that the U.S. will exert more control over the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the country will be "taking over" the strategic waterway. He emphasized that the U.S. should be reimbursed for its role as the "guardian angel" of the Strait, mentioning that the nation would get paid "a lot of money" for guarding it. Trump also expressed confidence that the U.S. would "keep the Strait" and "probably run it," highlighting the importance of this vital passage.