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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Open to All Except Iranian Ships, Gulf States to Sign Trade Deals
How 9 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Walla · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz open to all ships except Iranian ones and announced new trade agreements with Gulf states replacing transit fees.
- 01Trump excludes Iranian ships from Strait of Hormuz access due to Iran's hostile behavior.
- 02The 20% transit fee on ships passing the strait will be replaced by trade agreements.
- 03Gulf states will sign significant trade and investment deals with the U.S.
- 04Trump's decision follows talks with Middle Eastern leaders.
- 05He highlighted the investments will benefit Gulf countries' futures.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 9 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Open to All Except Iranian Ships, Gulf States to Sign Trade Deals
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Trump Announces No Strait of Hormuz Fees, Imposes Naval Blockade on Iran
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Trump Reverses on Strait of Hormuz Toll, Confirms US Naval Control Amid Iran Tensions
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Trump Proposes US Security Fee for Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Imposes 20% Transit Tax on Hormuz Strait Shipments to Pressure Iran and Allies
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
UN Shipping Agency Rejects Trump's Claim of Legal Basis for Hormuz Strait Fees
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Declares US as 'Guardian of Hormuz Strait,' Demands 20% Fee on Cargo
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran and Charges 20% Transit Fee at Strait of Hormuz
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Announces US Will Reinstate Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Charge Shipping Fees
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Announces Renewed US Naval Blockade on Strait of Hormuz to Isolate Iran
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Iranian Military Spokesman Condemns US Threat to Control Strait of Hormuz Following Trump Interview
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Vows US Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Claims US Will Control Strait of Hormuz and Receive Payment for It
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Trump Threatens to Seize Strait of Hormuz and Demand Payment from Iran
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