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Trump Declares US as 'Guardian of Hormuz Strait,' Demands 20% Fee on Cargo

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First reported by Walla · 4 hours ago

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President Trump declared the US as the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to keep it open and charging a 20% fee on cargo to cover security costs amid rising tensions with Iran. He criticized Iran's negotiation tactics and vowed strong military responses to Iranian attacks while demanding allies share security expenses.

01Trump declares US as 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring it stays open with or without Iran.
02US reinstates 'Iranian blockade' targeting only Iranian ships or those trading with Iran.
03America will charge a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the strait to cover security costs.
04Trump described failed 11-hour talks with Iran, accusing them of breaking prior agreements.
05US responds forcefully to Iranian drone attacks and calls for allies to share security costs.
06Trump says the US will no longer bear the financial burden of regional security alone after 50 years.

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