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

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July 13, 2026

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

Trump's announcement followed the most intense exchange of strikes between Washington and Tehran since the April ceasefire, fuelling fresh concerns over the prospects for a lasting peace in the region.

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Mississippi Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump Says US Will Blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and Will Charge Ships for Safe Passage

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage. The post Trump Says US Will Blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and Will Charge Ships for Safe Passage appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Sputnik

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Reinstates Naval Blockade of Iran - Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reinstating the blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 13, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN - Trump declares the U.S.

JUST IN - Trump declares the U.S. is reinstating the Iranian blockade and will serve as guardian of the Hormuz Strait, collecting a 20 toll on all cargo shipped to cover the costs of securing the waterway.Source: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116913091653271692@disclosetv

Iran Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market

New York [US], June 23, (ANI): The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, a move that will allow Tehran to transact with international trading partners freely and even receive payments in dollars. 'Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and a major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran,' Iranian forei

UPI

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

The Tribune

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz, will charge ships for safe passage

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage. He made the announcement in a post on social media on Monday, after another exchange of fire between the United States and Iran over the critical waterway. []

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

(URGENT) Trump says U.S. is reinstating 'Iranian blockade'

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NDTV

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· Jul 13, 2026

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.

RedState

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· Jul 13, 2026

Plot Twist! President Trump Declares Blockade of Iran Is Back on and That the US Controls Hormuz

Plot Twist! President Trump Declares Blockade of Iran Is Back on and That the US Controls Hormuz

Vanguard News

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· Jul 13, 2026

We’ll resume Iran port blockade Tuesday – US military

The United States will begin enforcing its renewed blockade of Iran's ports on Tuesday at 2000 GMT, the US military said. The post We’ll resume Iran port blockade Tuesday – US military appeared first on Vanguard News.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage

U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump Announces US Will Impose Security Fees in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced that the US was reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports. He added that the US military will become the “guardians” of the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships a 20 protection fee. “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran,” President Donald Trump wrote on Truth []

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

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

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. We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran's ships or customers from entering or leaving, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 13, 2026

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.

The Cradle

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump declares US ‘Guardian of Hormuz,' vows to charge 20 percent transit fees

The US president also vowed to reinstate the blockade on Iranian ports, hours after Tehran responded to the latest wave of US strikes

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 13, 2026

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.

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

IRGC strikes Gulf after US attacks kill at least 14 in Iran

The US and Iran exchanged another round of attacks, as President Trump says Iran is eager to negotiate despite ongoing military escalation. Rising oil price concerns and domestic political pressure in the US continue to cloud the prospects for a lasting peace. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump demands 20% fee on all cargo shipped as he vows to reinstate Iranian blockade

Donald Trump says the US will be reinstating its blockade on Iranian ports and that the country will be known as 'the guardian of the Hormuz Strait' going forward

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

U.S. to resume blockade of Iranian ports - CENTCOM

U.S. to resume blockade of Iranian ports - CENTCOM

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

US to reinstate Iran naval blockade as Trump vows to keep Hormuz open

WASHINGTON, Jul 13: U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States would reinstate a blockade targeting Iranian ships and their customers while keeping the Str...

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran in Swiss talks breakthrough

The US-Iran talks in Switzerland have led to the lifting of the blockade and the release of frozen assets for Iran, Tehran said, but the real test remains deconfliction in Lebanon. “Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post on Monday. “Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction development plan launched for...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

US-Iran ‘technical talks’ ongoing despite tit-for-tat strikes

The United States is continuing diplomatic talks with Iran, despite President Donald Trump saying the ceasefire was “over” during the NATO summit this week. The U.S. is engaging in “technical talks” with the Iranian regime, according to various media reports. “The United States is still committed to finding a resolution, and technical talks continue. Iran []

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

US President Declares Naval Blockade on Iran

Washington, July 13 (QNA) - US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will immediately begin reinstating the naval blockade on Iran.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 13, 2026

🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — BREAKING: President Trump announces the Iran Blockade is back.

— BREAKING: President Trump announces the Iran Blockade is back.

The West Australian

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump says US reinstates blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the United States is reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in ‌the Gulf and will ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump: Iran Blockade Reinstated, US to Charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz Cargo

REUTERS—President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20 on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran claimed it had closed the vital waterway. “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating...

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 2, 2026

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

The Economist

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· Jun 23, 2026

Waiving sanctions on Iranian oil is a huge concession by America

It will enrich an adversary

The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

The backlash to Iranian oil sanctions relief misses the point 

Sometimes the choice is between an imperfect deal and no deal at all.

Tehran Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Reducing Iran's oil exports to zero; A wish that never came true’

TEHRAN- The admission of the ineffectiveness of oil sanctions against Iran comes after the signing of the memorandum of understanding ending the war between America and the Zionist regime against Iran, voiced by American officials. This follows Mohsen Paknejad, the oil minister, having previously responded decisively to Donald Trump's maximum pressure order aimed at reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, declaring that America's maximum pressure policy on Iran's oil exports has failed and that reducing Iran's oil exports to zero is a wish they will never achieve.

Hot Air

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump: Blockade on Iran Is Back, Baby, Bigger Than Ever

Trump: Blockade on Iran Is Back, Baby, Bigger Than Ever

Latestly.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Donald Trump Says US Will Reinstate Iran Naval Blockade, Proposes 20% Cargo Reimbursement

US President Donald Trump said the United States will reinstate its naval blockade of Iran and become the 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait' following renewed military exchanges with Tehran. In a Truth Social post, Trump said only Iranian ships and customers would be blocked while other countries would continue using the strategic waterway. He also proposed a 20 reimbursement on cargo for US security operations.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

US reminds Iran of its ‘significant military capacities’ with lethal strikes

American University Foreign Policy Senior Lecturer Dr Garret Martin discusses the US military’s recent strikes on Iran in response to Tehran’s attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “I think it’s a reminder to the Iranians that the United States still has significant military capacities and there’s always that risk that if the negotiations break down after 60 days, they might resort to force,” he told Sky News Australia. “In the same manner that what Iran did yesterday was a reminder of the ... leverage that they have with their control of the Strait of Hormuz.”

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran blockade reinstated, US to charge 20% on Hormuz cargo: Trump

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...

National Republican Congressional Committee

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· Jun 25, 2026

Gabe Vasquez Wants to End Oil & Gas

A recently resurfaced video is exposing defund the police Gabe Vasquez’s true plans for New Mexico: end the oil and gas industry, kill thousands of jobs, and gut the state budget. Despite the fact that the oil and gas industry contributes 7.5 billion to New Mexico’s general fund, Vasquez wants to “[limit] the use of natural gas and [] The post Gabe Vasquez Wants to End Oil Gas appeared first on NRCC.

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of H [...]

JUST IN: US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.US says Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior.@BRICSNews

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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BNO News

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· Jul 13, 2026

U.S. to resume naval blockade against Iran as Trump announces 20% shipping charge

The U.S. military will resume its naval blockade against Iran, according to President Trump and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Trump also said the U.S. will seek reimbursement at a rate of 20 on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said Monday that the blockade will take effect at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday [] The post U.S. to resume naval blockade against Iran as Trump announces 20 shipping charge appeared first on BNO News.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump says U.S. agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over

The United States also stepped up demands that Iran stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent hostilities have pushed oil prices higher.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 3, 2026

Waltz Blasts Iran Envoy: ‘This Is Not Tehran. This Is The United States Of America’

America’s man at the United Nations unloaded on Iran’s chief diplomat Thursday, delivering a blistering smackdown after Tehran’s envoy tried to shut down an emergency Security Council session on the Gulf crisis — telling him bluntly that intimidation tactics don’t fly on East River soil. “This is not Tehran,” U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike ...

The Media Line

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· Jul 7, 2026

US reinstates Iran Oil Sanctions After Attacks on Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is reimposing sanctions on Iranian [] The post US reinstates Iran Oil Sanctions After Attacks on Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Media Line.

TASS

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran-US talks to resume in Pakistan on July 11 — TV

According to its sources, the talks will address sanctions against Iran, the unfreezing of its assets, and Tehran’s nuclear program

Townhall

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· Jul 9, 2026

Technical Talks Ongoing Between United States and Iran Despite Recent Escalations

Technical Talks Ongoing Between United States and Iran Despite Recent Escalations

RTÉ News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump: US to reinstate Iran blockade, impose cargo charge

Donald Trump has said the US was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20 on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran claimed it had closed the waterway.

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 19, 2026

US says it lifts Iran blockade, Tehran says to speed up Hormuz transit

The United States said on Thursday that it had lifted its maritime blockade on Iran, while Tehran announced measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries, marking a significant step towards easing regional tensions.

JFeed

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump: The US Naval Blockade on Strait of Hormuz is Back

President Trump announces the US is reinstating a blockade on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with a 20 cargo fee on other ships passing through.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Waiving sanctions on Iranian oil is a huge concession by America

It will enrich an adversary

The Economic Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Oil relief, blockade lifted; Iran sees big progress

Oil relief, blockade lifted; Iran sees big progress

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