Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports

The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes

After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire in June.

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Trump imposes maritime toll in Strait of Hormuz as ship traffic collapses

The US president announced on July 13 that he would reintroduce the blockade of Iranian ports and that he intends to implement a 20% tax on vessels hoping to transit the strait.

Trump says U.S. reimposes a blockade on Iran and charges a toll on ships

The move comes after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the third weekend in a row, raising the specter of a return to all-out war after a shaky ceasefire took effect in June.

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US carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.

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President Donald Trump said he planned to reinstate what he called a blockade on Iranian shipping, sending oil prices higher and stocks lower on Monday.

Trump announces blockade of Iranian ports and 20% fee for passage through Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States will reinstate a blockade of Iran's seaports and require a 20% fee on the value of cargo transported through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump says U.S. is reimposing shipping blockade amid renewed Iranian attacks

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open after the two sides exchanged more missile and drone attacks.

Iran war: US continues strikes as Trump reinstates blockade

The US has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Donald Trump says Washington is reinstating a naval blockade and warns Tehran will be “hit hard” as tensions continue to escalate. DW has more.

US to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington would restore its blockade of Iran and impose fees on commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, after a fresh exchange of attacks cast further doubt on efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. Posting on social media, Trump said Iranian vessels and ships trading with Iran would be barred from transiting the strategic waterway, while other commercial traffic would be allowed to continue under a new system requiring payments for...

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Trump reimposes Iran naval blockade, threatens Hormuz fees

President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday and vowed hefty fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran mockingly pledged to charge a lower rate for passage through the strategic waterway. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Former State Department Middle East Analyst.

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The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz

Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.

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Keir Starmer speaks out on Strait of Hormuz attacks as Trump threatens 20% tolls

Sir Keir made his remarks after the American president claimed charging a fee on cargo for use of the Gulf channel was a “matter of fairness” to cover the cost of providing security

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US to resume naval blockade of Iranian ports, warns vessels of interception

The United States will restart enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran from Tuesday. This action targets all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas. American forces will enforce the blockade against vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports. Commercial mariners have been advised to monitor official navigation notices and contact naval forces. The renewed blockade follows days of military escalation around the Strait of Hormuz.

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‘20% is too much, we’ll be fair’: Iran mocks Trump over Hormuz cargo fees

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Trump says US will charge 20% fee on all cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will serve as the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and be "reimbursed" at a 20 percent rate on all cargo shipped through the crucial waterway. In a social media post, Trump also said that the US is reinstating its naval blockade of Iranian ports, weeks after it had been lifted, as disruptions to commercial traffic through the strait -- a crucial shipping route for oil, natural gas and other commodities -- continued amid the Middle Ea

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Trump says deal 'still possible' as US strikes Iran

The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was still possible.

Trump says US military will strike Iran 'hard' tonight following collapse of MoU

Trump added that "the Memorandum of Understanding was a test, and they didn't honor it."

US To Resume Iran Port Blockade From Today Amid Escalating Tensions

The United States will begin enforcing its renewed blockade of Iran's ports on Tuesday at 2000 GMT, the US military said.

U.S. employs armed naval drones in combat for first time during strike on Iran

Trump says US will reinstate Iran blockade and charge for Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran’s military command insisted it would not allow the US to “interfere” in the key conduit for oil and gas.

US and Iran trade strikes as crisis deepens

Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. refueling facility

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US and Iran trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz dispute deepens

The latest exchanges mark an escalation in both the pace and geographic reach of attacks over the past week, throwing into question an interim US-Iranian agreement signed in June

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Trump says US reinstates Iran blockade, will be 'paid' for guarding Hormuz

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports and "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz, where it would levy charges on shipping.

Iran blockade returns as Trump threatens to seize Hormuz

CENTCOM says blockade of Iranian ports begins today Fresh strikes spread across Gulf as fighting intensifies Tehran

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Trump says US may take over Strait of Hormuz, charge tariff

Mr Trump said he expects the US to be reimbursed for controlling the vital waterway. The post Trump says US may take over Strait of Hormuz, charge tariff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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US reinstating Iran naval blockade, Trump floats 20% fee on Hormuz cargo

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington was moving to reinstate a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20% ​on all cargo shipped through the Strait of...

Oil tops $80 as Trump revives Iran blockade

Oil prices surge above $80 after Trump announces a 20% charge on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstates an Iran blockade, raising global supply fears Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-tops-80-as-trump-revives-iran-blockade/

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“Hormuz Belongs to Us, Not Foreigners,” Iran Says - Tehran Times

“Hormuz Belongs to Us, Not Foreigners,” Iran Says  Tehran Times

Iran FM mocks Trump over tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump over his vow to impose hefty charges on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran would charge a lower rate. The post Iran FM mocks Trump over tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage appeared first on Vanguard News.

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US to enforce naval blockade of Iran starting Tuesday at 11:00 p.m.

The blockade will apply to all vessels, regardless of flag. It covers Iran’s entire coastline and includes Iranian ports and oil terminals, though it is not limited to those facilities The post US to enforce naval blockade of Iran starting Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz following days of escalating strikes between the two countries.

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