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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

US President Declares Naval Blockade on Iran

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July 13, 2026

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

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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.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump says Iranian ship attack is a violation of ceasefire

Trump says Iranian ship attack is a violation of ceasefire

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.

NDTV

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· Jun 23, 2026

Marco Rubio Rejects Iran Tolls On Hormuz As Deal Strains Multiply

Iran War: An Iranian blockade early in the war choked maritime traffic through the strait, sending global oil prices surging, but crossings have begun rising since the deal was signed.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iranian Regime says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only on Iran's terms

TEHRAN, July 9: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a sharp warning to the United States on Wednesday, declaring that any military action against Iran would...

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.

World Israel News

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Navy said to be preparing to relaunch full naval blockade of Iran

A previous naval blockade was imposed in April after the collapse of talks in Islamabad and was lifted in June when the memorandum of understanding ending the war was signed in Versailles. The post US Navy said to be preparing to relaunch full naval blockade of Iran appeared first on World Israel News.

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.

Hot Air

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade

Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade

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

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

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.

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.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran will not fulfill its MoU commitments unless US does, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says

Baghaei added that US pressure has hindered Iran's efforts to reach an agreement with Oman on a joint mechanism to operate the Strait of Hormuz.

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

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.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran was Unable to Export ’Single Barrel of Oil’ During Blockade

Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade on its ports, noting that exports have since surged. #Iran

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.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively The head of national security in Iran’s parliament said on Saturday that any violation of Iran’s shipping instructions through the Strait of Hormuz would be met decisively. This comes after Iran condemned US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities following an alleged drone attack on a commercial vessel in the strait. Reporting from Reuters Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on 21 May 2026 (AFP)

The Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Fresh US strikes on Iran amid warning Tehran had ‘chance to honour the ceasefire agreement’

US strikes come after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz

Times of India

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· Jun 30, 2026

'Ready for war': Iran draws red line for US, says no final talks until MoU terms are met

Iran's Parliament Speaker has issued a stark warning of war if the US fails to adhere to a memorandum of understanding, emphasizing that negotiations will halt until Washington fulfills its commitments. Tehran views recent Persian Gulf incidents as violations, vowing a strong reaction. Discussions are currently focused on implementing the MoU, including the lifting of a naval blockade and the release of frozen assets, with technical talks planned in Doha.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response

Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response

BRICS News

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· Jul 13, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an "act [...]

JUST IN: Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an act of war.@BRICSNews

The Hill

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Korean War offers lessons for a fragile US-Iran ceasefire

To anyone with a bent for history, this is not unique.

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. []

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 10, 2026

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials

By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open to shipping with no tolls, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.Iran has adamantly refused to give up control of the strait, the strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil supply typically flows.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

— Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

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.

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.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

US declares ceasefire is ‘over’ following wave of strikes on Iran

The US has unleashed a new wave of strikes on Iran, as Donald Trump declares the ceasefire is “over”.

Independent Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

US fighter jets presence over Hormuz threatens regional security: Iranian army

Iranian military says any US interference or violations of Iran's navigation rules in strategic waterway will draw ‘swift and decisive’ response

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

AS tuntut Iran jamin pelayaran bebas di Selat Hormuz

WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) menuntut Iran secara terbuka menyatakan akan berhenti menyerang kapal di Selat Hormuz dan menjamin semua laluan di perairan berkenaan dibuka kepada pelayaran tanpa sebarang bayaran tol. Pegawai kanan AS berkata, rundingan antara Washington dan Teheran sejak beberapa hari kebelakangan ini menunjukkan perkembangan positif. Mereka membuat kenyataan tersebut kepada kumpulan kecil wartawan ... Read more The post AS tuntut Iran jamin pelayaran bebas di Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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...

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