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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1854, In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. In 1881, John C. Pemberton, American general (born 1814) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015) 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. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US President: Washington 'Taking Over' Strait of Hormuz
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Washington, July 13 (QNA) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is in the process of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and securing it to ensure the free flow of international shipping.
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Hot Air
· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
Trump Threatens Iran Over Hormuz, Warns Of Fresh Strikes If Tehran-Backed Proxies Escalate
The US President said Washington could take control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose tolls; warned Iran it risks severe consequences if shipping is disrupted or regional proxies intensify attacks.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump threatens Hormuz takeover to collect tolls and 20% of oil if Iran deal fails
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz, collecting tolls and 20 of the oil that flows through the waterway if negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland fall through. Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Iranian officials on Sunday to finalize the terms of []
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— Senator Graham: “US-Iran negotiations will fail, there will be another war”“This is the last attempt at a diplomatic solution. I think it will fail,” Graham said after spending 4.5 hours discussing the Iran deal with Trump on Friday.If this deal fails, President Trump will take control of the Strait of Hormuz by force. We will charge everyone who passes through it to cover the costs of this operation If Iran tries to challenge the United States’ control over the Strait of Hormuz, we will destroy them. , Graham said. Trump separately said today he warned Tehran about the consequences of closing Hormuz and did not rule out establishing US control over the strait.@IntelSlava
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President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would probably take over the Strait of Hormuz and should be reimbursed for controlling the vital waterway. “We’re going to keep the strait, and we’ll probably run it. We’ll become the guardian of the strait. Maybe we’ll call it the guardian angel of the strait. []
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· Jun 22, 2026
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