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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.
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China Global Television Network
· 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
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump says Iranian ship attack is a violation of ceasefire
Trump says Iranian ship attack is a violation of ceasefire
Sputnik
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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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