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Trump says U.S. could take control of the Strait of Hormuz
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
Trump told Fox News the United States could seize the Strait of Hormuz if needed and charge transit fees. He framed the choke point as a place where Washington could control a significant share of oil traffic.
- 01Trump said the U.S. could take over the Strait of Hormuz if needed.
- 02He claimed Washington could collect transit fees there.
- 03He said the strait handles about 20% of the oil.
- 04The remarks were made in an interview with Fox News.
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