Trump, Iran and Strait of Hormuz
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The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and, in a seeming policy reversal, will charge other ships for safe passage.
President Donald Trump dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, and said he would instead take trade and investment deals with the Gulf states.
The United States intensifies military action against Iran, with President Trump declaring the US as the 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait' while proposing a controversial cargo fee, raising tensions and oil prices in the region.
Trump announced the United States will reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports. Trump’s sons invested heavily in defense companies. Lindsey Graham’s sister was appointed to replace him. The Pentagon set up a task force to investigate leaks.
