Trump announces the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.
Trump announces the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.
2026-07-13
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran.
Trump said in a post on the “Thorth Surreal” platform, “The Strait of Hormuz is open, and will remain open, whether Iran enters or not. We are reimposing the Iranian blockade, which is so named because it only prevents Iranian ships or their proxies from entering or leaving.”
He added, “All other countries will enjoy fair and open use of the Strait. The United States will henceforth be known as the ‘Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,’ but in this capacity, and in fairness, it will be reimbursed 20% of the value of all shipments transported, for all costs necessary to provide security and safety for this troubled part of the world.”
He confirmed: The implementation and formation process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Earlier on Monday, the Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that passage through the strait is “prohibited” without Iran’s permission .
He added that “Iranian forces will deal firmly with any disruption or insecurity to the movement of ships by the US military, and we will not allow any deviation from the designated route from Iran .”
This comes after US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, confirming that his country would impose fees in exchange for guarding the strategic waterway.
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