Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
The US military later said it had started the third consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
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President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, following days of escalating strikes between the US and Iran. He insisted the strait will remain open and that the US will act as its "guardian," charging the fee for providing security. Iran responded by asserting its role as the strait's guardian, while both sides reported carrying out military strikes on each other's targets.