Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls
Summary
President Donald Trump said the US will restart its naval blockade against Iran and act as the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said the US plans to charge fees for protecting this important shipping route, amid recent attacks exchanged between the US and Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump announced the US will restart the naval blockade targeting Iranian ships.
- The US will claim the role of "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20% of the world’s oil and gas exports.
- The US intends to charge a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the strait to cover protection costs.
- Recent attacks involved Iran striking US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan, while the US targeted Iranian port cities.
- Both sides signed a preliminary agreement last month to end fighting and open the strait, but recent events have threatened this deal.
- Iran rejects any US control over the strait and warned it will respond strongly to US interference or attacks on commercial vessels.
- The US and Iran have tried to negotiate issues like Iran’s nuclear program and control of frozen assets, but talks face difficulties.
- Both countries want to avoid full-scale war despite ongoing conflict and disagreement over control of the strait.
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